Study Visa
Requirements
• A Duly completed application form (DHA-1738) signed by the applicant.
• 1 Photograph (35mmx45mm)
• Passport valid for no less than 30 days after the expiry of the intended date of departure from South Africa.
• Prescribed fee 2,350 baht
• Original and a copy of official letter confirming provisional acceptance or acceptance at that learning institution and the duration of the course
• An undertaking by the Registrar or Principal of the learning institution to-
1. Provide proof of registration as contemplated in the relevant legislation within 60 days of registration; or
2. In the event of failure to register by the closing date, provide the Director-General with a notification of failure to register within 7 days of the closing date of registration;
3. Within 30 days, notify the Director-General that the applicant is no longer registered with such institution; and
4. Within 30 days, notify the Director-General when the applicant has completed his or her studies or requires to extend such period of study.
• In the case of a learner under the age of 18 years-
1. Original English translation of an unabridged birth certificate. Translation has to be legalized by Ministry of Foreign Affairs (Consular Affairs Department) of country of birth.
2. A certified copy of both parents identity document.
3. Proof of physical address and contact number of the adult person residing in South Africa, who is acting or has accepted to act as such learner’s guardian, including a confirmatory letter from that guardian; and
4. A certified copy of guardian identity document.
5. Proof of consent for the intended stay from both parents or, where applicable, from the parent of legal guardian who has been issued with a court order granting full or specific parental responsibilities and rights or legal guardianship of the learner;
• The proof of sufficient available financial resources contemplated in the form of a 3 months bank statement certified by relevant Bank.
• In case of a foreign state accepting responsibility for the applicant in terms of a bilateral agreement, a written undertaking from such foreign state to pay for the departure of the applicant.
• Proof of medical cover renewed annually for the period of study with a medical scheme registered in terms of the Medical Schemes Act.
• An undertaking by the parents or legal guardian that the learner will have medical cover for the full duration of the period of study;
• Original police clearance certificate from all countries he/she lived in, for a period of 12 months since the age of 18.
• Medical and radiological report.
• Original and a copy of a yellow fever vaccination certificate if that person travelled or intends travelling from or transiting through a yellow fever endemic area.
• Processing period: 10 working days. The applicant must submit the visa application in person.