{"id":39343,"date":"2024-05-25T15:51:21","date_gmt":"2024-05-25T10:21:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/learn\/?p=39343"},"modified":"2024-05-25T15:51:21","modified_gmt":"2024-05-25T10:21:21","slug":"south-africa-student-visa-requirements","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/leverageedu.com\/learn\/south-africa-student-visa-requirements\/","title":{"rendered":"Everything To Know About South Africa Student Visa Requirements"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Studying in South Africa can be a very unique and enriching experience for students. The popularity of South Africa for educational purposes has seen a rise in the past few years. The beauty of the country, its cultural history, and the establishment of world-class universities<\/strong><\/a> make the country very attractive to international students leading to more and more students traveling to the country every year to gain a share from the high-quality education system. Visa being the first step towards travelling abroad, let’s read about all the requirements to get a South Africa Student Visa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n

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All about <\/strong>Study in South Africa<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

South Africa Student Visa Requirements<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

 A visa application requires a lot of prior requirements to be fulfilled, following are the South Africa Student Visa Requirements:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  • A Valid Passport <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

    A valid passport is required with a minimum of two blank pages and a validity of at least 30 days from the date of departure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    • Application Form<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

      Application form BI- 1738 should be filled with the correct information, signed, and submitted along with other documents for application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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      • Acceptance Letter<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

        The acceptance letter from the university you have applied to and successfully got selected. The letter should clearly state the nature of the course, duration, and if any particular language proficiency is required.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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        • Medical Insurance<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

          A valid medical insurance for the duration of the stay in the country. Initially, you provide proof of medical insurance for travelling purposes, and later one in the country gets e medical insurance according to the Medical Scheme Act provided.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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          • Bank Statement<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

            You must provide proof of your financial statements to show that you have sufficient money to stay in the country and to pay fees. Should have at least R300000 or 15,909 USD in the bank account.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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            • Cash Deposit<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

              The cash deposit should be equivalent to the value of the amount of your return ticket.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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              • Medical Reports<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                Along with your medical insurance, you require radiology tests done for your chest and provide your reports as proof of fitness.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                • Fee Payment Receipt<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                  The payment receipt of the application form for the visa has to be provided along with the application form as proof of payment being made.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                  • Accommodation Proof<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                    The proof of the accommodation selected and arranged for the stay after arriving in the country for the duration of the course or partial duration should be provided.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                    • Police Clearance Certificate  <\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                      The police clearance certificate has to be submitted by the authority directly if the student is above 18 years of age. The clearance certificate from each country is required where the student has lived after 18 years of age. The certificate should not be older than six months.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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                      • Return Ticket<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n

                         If the duration of the program opted is less than 12 months then a return ticket has to be booked in advance and proof of it should be provided with the visa application.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                        In case the applicant is a minor then a birth certificate, confirmation of guardianship from a guardian, and proof of consent from parents are also required for an application to be made.<\/p>\n\n\n

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                        Cost Of Application As Part Of South Africa Student Visa Requirements<\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

                        The charges of the visa are always subject to change as per the policies and can vary from year to year. As of now, the student visa cost is:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

                        South Africa Student Visa <\/td>USD 24 approximately<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n
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