The Embassy in Jakarta provides a
number of consular services to Indonesian citizens, as well as to
international community resident in Indonesia who would like to
visit South Africa.
Visa Requirements
Visitors' Visa
Business Visit
- Completed visa application form (Form BI 84) (IN BLACK
INK ONLY!).
- Two (2) x passport size photographs.
- Original passport. (If applicant currently residing temporarily
in Indonesia, a copy of the relevant residence permit (KITAS)
to be included.) Applicants passport/residency to be valid for
no less than 30 days after the expiry of the intended visit.
- Prescribed fee, where applicable. (Rph: 650 000). *Visa fees
are subject to change and applicants should check with the Embassy
when they apply.*
- Original letter from employer stating that the applicant has
a work contract and will be returning to their employment.
- Proof of accommodation (hotel confirmation). (Applicable to
all.)
- Copy of confirmed return ticket. (Please note: No OPEN
tickets will be accepted!)
- Applicants who are applying for business purposes must have
a detailed letter of invitation from a South African company inviting
the applicant.
- Applications should be sent to the Embassy either by
courier or handed in personally.
- PLEASE TAKE NOTE: No visa will be issued without the
required documentation.
- Groups of 10+ applications should please apply three
(3) weeks in advance
- PLEASE TAKE NOTE: Immigration Act, 2002: Regulation
7(3) was changed with effect from July 2005: No application may
be accepted at a Mission from an applicant on a short term visit
in a country other than his/her country of origin / residence.
Tourism Visit
- Completed visa application form (Form BI 84) (IN BLACK
INK ONLY!).
- Two (2) x passport size photographs.
- Original passport + copy of all relevant pages of the applicants
passport. (If applicant currently residing temporarily in Indonesia,
a copy of the relevant residence permit (KITAS) to be included.)
Applicants passport/residency to be valid for no less than 30
days after the expiry of the intended visit.
- Prescribed fee, where applicable. (Rupiah: 400 000). *Visa fees
are subject to change and applicants should check with the Embassy
when they apply.*
- Original letter from employer stating that the applicant has
a work contract and will be returning to their employment.
- Proof of accommodation (hotel confirmation). (Applicable to
all.)
- Copy of confirmed return ticket. (Please note: No OPEN
tickets will be accepted!)
- Applicants who are applying for tourism purposes must have latest
two (2) months private bank statements.
- Applications should be sent to the Embassy either by
courier or handed in personally.
- PLEASE TAKE NOTE: No visa will be issued without the
required documentation.
- Tour groups of 10+ applications should please apply
three (3) weeks in advance
- PLEASE TAKE NOTE: Immigration Act, 2002: Regulation
7(3) was changed wef July 2005: No application may be accepted
at a Mission from an applicant on a short term visit in a country
other than his/her country of origin / residence.
Transit Visas
- Completed visa application form (BI-84) (IN BLACK INK
ONLY!).
- Two (2) x passport size photographs. (Applicable to all.)
- Original passport. (If applicant currently residing temporarily,
a copy of the relevant residence permit (KITAS) to the included).
The applicants passport/residency must be valid for no less than
30 days after the expiry of the intended visit.
- Prescribed fee, where applicable. (Rupiah: 650 000) *Visa fees
are subject to change and applicants should check with the Embassy
when they apply.*
- Letter from employer stating that the applicant has a work contract
and will be returning to their employment.
- Copy of confirmed onward / return ticket. (Please note:
NO open tickets will be accepted).
- For transit purposes a copy of the visa of the destination country
needs to be submitted.
- Applications should be sent to the Embassy either by courier
or handed in personally.
- Please take note: No visa would be issued without the required
documentation.
- PLEASE TAKE NOTE: Immigration Act, 2002: Regulation 7(3) was
changed with effect from July 2005: No application may be accepted
on a short term visit in a country other than his/her country
of origin / residence.
- PLEASE NOTE THAT APPLICATIONS TAKES AN ESTIMATED PERIOD
OF FIVE (5) WORKING DAYS TO PROCESS.
APPLICATIONS SUBMITTED BY MAIL - Applicants who
are not able to submit their applications in person at the Embassy
are advised to utilize courier services and arrange for the prepaid
re-delivery of their passports. The applicant is required to cover
all expenses in respect of the return of a passport as this expense
is not covered by the Embassy.
Diplomatic / Official / Courtesy Visas
- Completed visa application form (Form bi 84) - IN BLACK
INK ONLY.
- Two (2) x passport size photographs.
- Original passport.
- Note Verbal from DEPLU to identify themselves from their work.
Visa Fees
The Minister of Home Affairs has, in terms of section 7(1)(h) and
(i) of the Immigration Act, 2002 (Act No. 13 of 2002), after consultation
with the Immigration Advisory Board and with the concurrence of
the Minister of Finance, made the regulations in the Schedule with
the following fees are applicable for each category of application:
| Application |
Section of Act |
Amount (Rp) |
Certificate to enter or depart from
Republic at place other than port of entry |
9(3)(c)(i) |
650.000 |
| Visitor’s visa |
10A(3) |
650.000 |
| Transit visa |
10B(2) |
650.000 |
| Renewal of visitor’s permit |
11(1) |
650.000 |
| Study permit |
13(1) |
650.000 |
| Treaty permit |
14 |
650.000 |
| Business permit |
15 |
2.300.000 |
| Medical treatment permit |
17 |
650.000 |
| Relative’s permit for immediate family member other
than spouse or minor child |
18 |
650.000 |
| Work permit |
19 |
2.300.000 |
| Retired person permit |
20 |
650.000 |
| Corporate permit |
21 |
2.300.000 |
| Exchange permit |
22 |
650.000 |
| Permanent residence permit, excluding applications by persons
contemplated in sections 26(b) and (c) and 27(d) of the Act |
25 |
2.300.000 |
| Certificate of confirmation of permanent residence |
28(c) |
150.000 |
| Processing fee for application for registration as immigration
practitioner |
46(2) |
4.600.000 |
Short title and commencement - These Regulations shall be called the Regulations on Fees and came
into operation on 1 July 2005.
Countries whose nationals are exempt from South African visas
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Please do not hesitate to contact the Embassy (Consular Section)
if you require any further information.
Temporary Residence Permits
General requirements - applicable to all categories:
Please take note: Documents submitted shall be copies authenticated
by the issuing authority of the country of origin and, if applicable
translated, which translation shall be certified as a correct translation
by a sworn translator.
- Complete application form for Temporary Residence Permits (BI-1738).
- Passport - valid for no less than 30 days after the expiry of
the intended visit.
- Copy of the passport and residency.
- Payment of the prescribed processing fee.
- 2 x Passport size photographs.
- Full medical certificate (BI-811).
- Full radiological report (BI-806) (provided that a radiological
report shall not be required iro children under the age of 12
years or pregnant women).
- Full birth certificate.
- Full marriage certificate, where applicable.
- Affidavit (BI-1712A) where a spousal relationship other than
a marriage is applicable with proof of co-habitation (with a notarial
contract).
- Proof of customary union, where applicable.
- Divorce decree, where applicable.
- Proof of court order awarding custody, where applicable.
- Death certificate in respect of late spouse, where applicable.
- Written consent from both parents, or sole custody parent, where
applicable with proof of sole custody.
- Proof of legal adoption/custody, where applicable.
- Legal separation order, where applicable.
- Applicants over 21: Police clearance certificates in respect
of all countries where person(s) resided for one (1) year or longer.
(To be submitted within 12 months of the application if not immediately
available.)
- Short stay - applicant must provide a valid return or onward
ticket; and/or longer periods.
- Payment of the repatriation guarantee (cash deposit).
Study Permits
(Section 13(1)(a)&13(1)(b))
Additional Requirements:
- Original letter of acceptance by the educational institution:
An official letter from the relevant institution confirming provisional
acceptance at that institution and the duration of the course;
confirming that the student has complied with admission requirements;
estimated costs; confirmation that the student has been informed
of the study permit requirements; and final registration requirements.
- An outline of the course or academic program.
- Proof of required qualifications.
- Details regarding arranged accommodation.
- Proof of financial means in the form of - bank statements (latest
three (3) months) - proof of sufficient funds to cover tuition
fees, maintenance and incidental costs.
- In the case of a person under the age of 21 years: Particulars
of the person in the RSA who will act as guardian; confirmatory
letter from guardian; and/or proof of consent from both parents
or from the sole custody parent along with proof of sole custody.
- Written undertaking by INSTITUTION to keep the Department of
Home Affairs informed if learner discontinues the course or fails
to qualify for re-enrolment.
- Written undertaking by the STUDENT to provide periodic reports
of satisfactory performance to the Department of Home Affairs
(due every six (6) months).
- Proof of medical cover with a medical scheme registered in terms
of the Medical Schemes Act, 1998 (Act No. 131 of 1998), or other
medical insurance cover recognized in the Republic.
Conditions:
- The Department of Home Affairs in consultation with the Department
of Education, shall determine an ad hoc fee when issuing permits
of publicly funded or subsidized institutions.
- The applicant must provide periodic reports of satisfactory
performance in his/her studies by means of his/her letter, which
reports, unless otherwise determined by the Department of Home
Affairs under the circumstances, shall be due every six (6) months.
- Herewith all students are cautioned that failure to register
as a member of an acceptable medical scheme may result in a student
being denied participation in the academic registration process
and this will effect the legality of a study permit.
- The permit fee is automatically forfeited if the application
is not approved.
- Persons wishing to study under three (3) months may be issued
with a visitor’s permit (endorse visa appropriately).
- The holder of a study permit for studies at a higher educational
institution may conduct part-time work for a period not exceeding
20 hours per week.
- Fees: (a) Study Permit (section 13(1)) = Rupiah 650.000; and
(b) Financial guarantee / cash deposit = Rupiah:
*Confirm all fees with the Embassy, as it is subject to change,
without prior notice.
ONLY AFTER ALL THESE REQUIREMENTS (ACADEMIC AS WELL AS RESIDENTIAL
HAVE BEEN COMPLIED WITH AND THE STUDENT ISSUED WITH THE NECESSARY
ENTRY AUTHORIZATION (STUDY PERMIT), MAY SUCH A STUDENT PROCEED TO
SOUTH AFRICA.
Business Permits
(Own business / investment. A business permit may be issued for
24-months at a time.)
Additional Requirements:
Certification by a Chartered Accountant which confirm that at least
two of the following requirements have been met, of which one must
be the capital to be invested:
- Basic requirement: R2.5million value invested as part of the
book value of the business (foreign capital); and at least one
of the following:
- Business track record to prove entrepreneurial skill;
- Proof that the business contributes to the geographical spread
of economic activity;
- Proof that at least five (5) South African citizens or residents
shall be employed;
- Proof that the business contributes to the geographical spread
of economic activity, therefore that the business is one the following:
Information & communication technology; clothing & textiles;
chemicals & biotechnology; agro-processing; metals & minerals;
automotive & transport; tourism or crafts.
- The export potential of the business; and/or
- Calls for or involves a transfer of technology not previously
generally available in the Republic.
For the purpose of section 15(3) of the Act, the capitalization
requirement may be reduced or waived iro the following businesses:
Information & communication technology; clothing & textile
manufacturing; chemicals & biotechnology; agro-processing; metals
& minerals; automotive & transport; tourism; or crafts.
(Approval from the Department of Trade & Industry (DTI) required.)
Undertaking to register with the appropriate statutory body, if
required by the nature of the business.
Proof of registration as a closed corporation or a company, if applicable.
Proof of availability of funds for transfer from abroad.
Investment in an Existing Business
- Documentation proving the investment e.g. shareholders' or partnership
agreements;
- Full details of the partners/directors and their residential
status in the Republic; and
- Audited financial statements proving viability of the business.
- An undertaking to comply with the registration requirements
of any law administered by the SA Revenue Services (SARS) / Undertaking
to register with SARS.
NOTE:
- A Chartered Accountants Certification must be renewed within
24 months of the issuance of the permit and within every two (2)
years thereafter.
- A holder of a business permit may conduct work only when it
is related to the relevant business activities.
- If the business no longer maintains the capitalization requirement,
the permit may be withdrawn.
- Proof of financial means (must originate from abroad and may
not include intangibles).
- The holder of a business permit must register with the South
African Revenue Services (SARS) upon entry.
- Requests for the waiver of the capitalization requirement for
investment purposes in terms of Section 15(1) of the Immigration
Act, 2002 (Act No. 13 of 2002) must be lodged to the Department
of Trade and Industry, South Africa. (Contact detail, according
to the different regions in South Africa - available from the
Consular & Agency Services Section's at the Embassy/Consulate-General.)
Fees: (a) Rupiah: ($169) ;
(b) Financial guarantee: Refundable cash deposit: Rupiah:
Other temporary residence permits available are:
- Application for a Work Permit.
- Application for a Medical Treatment Permit.
- Application for a Relatives Permit.
- Application for a Retired Persons Permit - (Section 20 - Regulation
29: A foreigner who intends to retire in South Africa). .
Application for a Treaty Permit - (Section 14 - Regulation 23:
A treaty permit may be issued in cases where South Africa is signatory
to an international agreement).
(Please contact the South African Embassy/Consulate-General for
further information with regards to the requirements and application
forms for these permits.)
Where to find a registered South African Chartered Accountant:
Visit the websites of the:
South African Institute of Chartered Accountants www.saica.co.za
South African Revenue Services (SARS) www.sars.gov.za
Permanent Residence Permit (Direct Residence)
SECTION 26 - (Section 2 of the Immigration Act, 2002 (Act 13 of
2002)):
General Documentation Required - All Applicants
- Complete application form for Permanent Residence (BI-947).
(All applicants one (1) form.)
- Payment of the prescribed processing fee.
- Passport.
- 2 x Passport size photographs. (Machine-type or instant photographs
are not acceptable.)
- Full set of fingerprints (BI-9).
- Radiological report (BI-806). (Excluding pregnant women and
children under the age of 16 years.)
- Medical report (BI-811).
- Unabridged birth certificate. (Only certified copies would be
accepted.)
- All applicants who are married or in a spousal relationship:
Marriage certificate / proof of spousal relationship (where applicable).
(Only certified copies would be accepted.)
- All applicants who are divorced / legally separated: Divorce
decree / proof of legal separation (where applicable). (Only certified
copies would be accepted.)
- Proof of custody / maintenance (where applicable).
- All widows and widowers: Death certificate in respect of late
spouse (where applicable). (Only certified copies would be accepted.)
- Consent from parents of minor children (where applicable.)
- Proof of judicial adoption (where applicable). (Only certified
copies would be accepted.)
- Proof of legal separation (where applicable).
- Police clearance certificates in respect of all applicants 21
years of age and older in respect of all countries where such
persons resided for a period of one (1) year or longer. (Originals
only.)
- Valid temporary residence permit, if the applicant is already
in the RSA.
- Interview - comprehensive interviewer's report must form part
of the application.
- Additional documentation must be submitted - according to the
following categories:
- Sub-Section 26(a): In respect of a worker who held a work
permit for five (5) years / received a permanent offer of
employment in SA (including one issued under a corporate permit).
- Sub-Section 26(b): A spouse of a South African citizen or
permanent resident. (Provided that a good faith spousal relationship
exists. A Permanent Residence Permit shall lapse if, within
three (3) years after the date of the application, the relationship
no longer exists, except in the case of death.)
- Sub-Section 26(c): A child of a citizen or resident under
the age of 21 years. (The permit shall lapse if the child
does not submit an application to the Department within two
(2) years of his/her 21st birthday for confirmation of his/her
residential status.)
- Sub-Section 26(d): A child of a citizen above the age of
21 years. (Refer to naturalized South African citizens.)
Where to find a registered Chartered Accountant in South Africa?
Visit the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants website: www.saica.co.za
Permanent Residence Permit (Residence on Other Grounds)
SECTION 27 - (Section 2 of the Immigration Act, 2002 (Act 13 of
2002)):
General Documentation Required - All Applicants
- Complete application form for Permanent Residence (BI-947).
(All applicants one (1) form.)
- Payment of the prescribed processing fee.
- Passport.
- 2 x Passport size photographs. (Machine-type or instant photographs
are not acceptable.)
- Full set of fingerprints (BI-9).
- Radiological report (BI-806). (Excluding pregnant women and
children under the age of 16 years.)
- Medical report (BI-811).
- Unabridged birth certificate. (Only certified copies would be
accepted.)
- All applicants who are married or in a spousal relationship:
Marriage certificate / proof of spousal relationship (where applicable).
(Only certified copies would be accepted.)
- All applicants who are divorced / legally separated: Divorce
decree / proof of legal separation (where applicable). (Only certified
copies would be accepted.)
- Proof of custody / maintenance (where applicable).
- All widows and widowers: Death certificate in respect of late
spouse (where applicable). (Only certified copies would be accepted.)
- Consent from parents of minor children (where applicable.)
- Proof of judicial adoption (where applicable). (Only certified
copies would be accepted.)
- Proof of legal separation (where applicable).
- Police clearance certificates in respect of all applicants 21
years of age and older in respect of all countries where such
persons resided for a period of one (1) year or longer. (Originals
only.)
- Valid temporary residence permit, if the applicant is already
in the RSA.
- Interview - comprehensive interviewer's report must form part
of the application
- Additional documentation must be submitted - according to the
following categories:
o Sub-Section 27(a): In respect of a foreigner of good and sound
character who has received an offer for employment.
o Sub-Section 27(b): Business still to be established / business
has already been established and business is being conducted and/or
investing into existing business.
o Sub-Section 27(d): Refugee.
o Sub-Section 27(e): Applicant intends to retire in the Republic
of South Africa (no specific age limit).
o Sub-Section 27(f): Is a person with high net-worth.
o Sub-Section 27(g): The applicant is a relative of a citizen/resident
within the first step of kinship (parents, children or spouse).
Where to find a registered Chartered Accountant in South Africa?
Visit the South African Institute of Chartered Accountants website:
www.saica.co.za
NOTE:
- The holder of a Permanent Residence Permit has all the rights,
privileges, duties and obligations of a citizen, for those rights,
privileges, duties and obligations which a law or the constitution
explicitly ascribes to citizenship.
- A Permanent Residence Permit can only be issued to an applicant
who is not a prohibited person.
- For good cause, as prescribed, the Department of Home Affairs
may attach reasonable, individual terms and conditions to a Permanent
Residence Permit.
- The Department of Home Affairs may withdraw/take away a Permanent
Residence Permit, if its holder: Within four (4) years after the
permit has been issued, has been found guilty and sentenced under
any offence listed in schedule 1, or has been found guilty and
sentenced three times under any offence listed in schedules 1
and 2; Has been outside the Republic of South Africa, for more
than three (3) years. However, the Department of Home Affairs
may extend the three-year period of absence, provided that a prior
application with good reasons was made; Has not settled permanently
in the RSA one (1) year after the permit has been issued.
Please do not hesitate to contact the Embassy - Consular Services
should you need further information.
Immigration to South Africa
In order for one to immigrate and live in South Africa, a person
must obtain permanent residence. All applications for permanent
residence are considered on merit by an autonomous statutory body,
the Immigrants Selection Board.
Applications for permanent residence MUST be lodged from current
country of residence or the nearest South African Mission.
As policy is subject to change we strongly suggest that all prospective
applicants contact the SA Embassy with regard to their applications.
Please contact the SA Embassy during Consular Hours: 08:30 - 12:30,
Monday to Friday.
Immigration Generally
The Republic of South Africa can accommodate only a certain number
of immigrants. There are valid reasons for this. In the first instance
South Africa has a vast reserve of unskilled and semi-skilled workers
who are entitled to employment opportunities and to an economically
viable lifestyle for themselves and their families. For this reason
no one in the unskilled and semi-skilled categories will normally
be accepted as an immigrant worker in South Africa.
Because of the considerable need for the creation of job opportunities
for South African workers, as well as for their training and development,
it will be understood and appreciated that the RSA cannot afford
to grant permits for permanent residence to persons who are not
seriously committed to immigrating to the country and to investing
their assets, skills, knowledge and experience for the benefit of
themselves and the people of South Africa. Once a permit for permanent
residence has been granted, permanent residence must be taken up
within six months and if any extension of this period is applied
for, due cognizance will be taken of the reasons for such request
and of any assets already transferred to and productively invested
in South Africa.
Basic Principles and Policies on Immigration
The present immigration policy places emphasis on the broadening
of the economic base of South Africa by concentrating especially
on the obtaining of those immigrants who are in a position to render
a meaningful contribution in this regard.
The South African immigration policy is embodied in Act 96 of 1991,
which prescribes certain requirements which are to be met by an
applicant who wishes to immigrate permanently to South Africa. The
requirements are:
- The applicant must be of good character;
- He/she must be a desirable inhabitant;
- He/she must not be likely to be harmful to the welfare of the
Republic of South Africa; and,
- Most important; he/she must not follow an occupation in which
there is already a sufficient number of persons available to meet
the requirements of the country.
These requirements are aimed at individual selection and all applications
for permanent residence are considered on merit by an autonomous
statutory body, the Immigrants Selection Board.
In particular cognizance should be taken of the legal provision
which places an obligation on the Board to ensure that only those
applications are approved where the applicants will follow occupations
for which a proven demand exists in the RSA.
This provision brings about that a policy of individual selection
is being applied. The overriding consideration should always be
the protection of the inherent rights of South African citizens
or permanent residents to employment opportunities which may exist
in the country.
The ongoing unfavorable position in South Africa as regards large-scale
unemployment and a downturn in the economy, together with an increasing
demand for socio-economic services and facilities make it all the
more essential that a policy of careful selection with due regard
to the existing stringent requirements should be pursued.
Categories of Immigration / Immigration Procedure by Each Category
In terms of the various sub-sections of section 25 of the Act,
persons qualifying for immigration permits may be divided into the
following groupings:
- Persons following an occupation either in the employment of
someone else or self-employed. Such persons are divided into the
following categories viz: Workers; and self-employed persons.
- Persons who will not be following an occupation, but are desirable
in that they will contribute to the economy and welfare of the
Republic. Such persons are divided into two (2) categories, viz.:
Financially independent persons; and retired persons.
- Spouses and dependent children of persons residing permanently
and lawfully in the Republic.
- Destitute, aged or infirm persons who are financially unable
to sustain themselves and have immediate members of families lawfully
and permanently resident in the Republic, with the means to maintain
such members and who will not be following an occupation. Such
persons are categorized as: Sponsored persons.
- Lastly, economically active persons who are unable to submit
permanent offers of employment, and are financially assisted by
parents, brothers/sisters who are South African citizens or permanent
residents: Family reunion scheme.
Rights and Responsibilities of Approved Immigrants
An immigration permit holder is not automatically a South African
citizen but may apply for naturalization after a period of five
(5) years continuous residence. A permanent resident may not qualify
for a permanent position in State service, as South African citizenship
is a pre-requisite for such posts. A permanent resident:
• does not have an automotive right to vote in elections;
he/she is not entitled to a South African passport; and may lose
the right to permanent residence after being absent from the Republic
for a continuous period of five (5) years. Under certain circumstances
a permanent resident may be liable to deportation.
With regard to responsibilities, permanent residents are expected
to be faithful to and law-abiding inhabitants of the Republic and
respect the rights of others as contained in South Africa's Bill
of Rights.
Fees payable are adjusted on an annual basis. For further information
please contact the South African Embassy - Consular Section.
Download Application Forms
In this section, you can download and print the application forms
available at the South African Embassy for consular procedures by
using Adobe Acrobat Reader, if you do not have it, you can download
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