South African business visa official service page
Official South African government business visa page.
What this page is for
Business Visa information for Ethiopian passport holders applying for South Africa.
FeeBusiness/Section 11(2) fee .
Processing
Resource typeRequirements Page
RouteBusiness visa
Prices and fee checks
- Tourist / visitor: Check official fee page
- Business: Check official fee page
- Student: Check official fee page
- Medical: Check official fee page
- Work: Check official fee page
Requirements
- Valid passport
- Completed application form/online application
- Passport photo
- Invitation letter from host company/organization
- Employer/company letter from Ethiopia
- Proof of funds or company sponsorship
- Business registration/trade license/tax documents where applicable
- Travel itinerary and accommodation proof
Documents to prepare
- Valid passport
- Completed application form/online application
- Passport photo
- Invitation letter from host company/organization
- Employer/company letter from Ethiopia
- Proof of funds or company sponsorship
- Business registration/trade license/tax documents where applicable
- Travel itinerary and accommodation proof
Money proof
- Bank statement: Yes / Depends / [VERIFY]
- Minimum: [VERIFY official minimum; if none, show practical guidance separately as non-official]
- Sponsor: Yes / Depends / [VERIFY]
Appointment
- Required: Yes / Depends / [VERIFY]
- Biometrics: Yes / Depends / [VERIFY]
- South African Embassy Addis Ababa / DHA / VFS if assigned
Stay rules
- Validity: [VERIFY]
- Max stay: [VERIFY]
- Entries: Single / multiple / depends [VERIFY]
Application path
- Confirm visa type on official portal
- Prepare documents and translations/legalization if required
- Complete official online form/application
- Pay official visa fee
- Book appointment/biometrics/interview if required
- Submit passport/documents
- Track application
- Collect passport/decision
Common weak spots
- Insufficient or unexplained funds
- Unclear travel purpose
- Missing or inconsistent documents
- Weak proof of ties to Ethiopia
- False/unverifiable documents
- Previous refusal or overstay not explained
VisaMenged is independent guidance. We are not an embassy, government agency, immigration lawyer, or visa decision-maker. We gather official resources and provide support templates/checklists. Always verify final requirements on the official embassy, government, VFS, TLS, or visa-center website before applying. VisaMenged does not guarantee approval.