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South Africa Visa Status Check

Official government portal link, required documents, and step-by-step instructions.

Official Government Portal

VFS Global — South Africa Visa Application Centre

Click the button below to go directly to the official South Africa government portal where you can track your visa application status.

Check Status on Official Portal

You will be redirected to an official government website

What You'll Need

Have these ready before visiting the official portal:

  • 1
    Reference Number (from VFS)
  • 2
    Passport Number
  • 3
    Date of Birth

Step-by-Step Instructions

  1. 1

    Visit the VFS Global portal for South Africa using the link above.

  2. 2

    Click 'Track Your Application'.

  3. 3

    Select 'South Africa' as the destination country.

  4. 4

    Enter your Reference Number provided by VFS Global when you submitted your application.

  5. 5

    Provide your Passport Number and Date of Birth.

  6. 6

    Click 'Track' to view the current status of your South Africa visa.

Typical Processing Time

South Africa visa applications are processed through VFS Global and typically take 10–15 working days.

Available Visa Types

Tourist VisaBusiness VisaTransit Visa

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Before You Check

  • Have your passport open and ready
  • Find your application confirmation email
  • Note down your reference/application number
  • Check you're on the official .gov portal

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