South African study visa official service page
Official South African government study visa page.
What this page is for
Student Visa information for Ethiopian passport holders applying for South Africa.
FeeStudy visa fee .
Processing
Resource typeRequirements Page
RouteStudent 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
- Admission/acceptance letter from recognized institution
- Proof of funds/scholarship/sponsor documents
- Academic documents
- Accommodation or host details where required
- Health/medical checks where required
Documents to prepare
- Valid passport
- Completed application form/online application
- Passport photo
- Admission/acceptance letter from recognized institution
- Proof of funds/scholarship/sponsor documents
- Academic documents
- Accommodation or host details where required
- Health/medical checks where required
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.