A South Africa visitor visa might be granted –

  • For business
  • For tourism
  • For visiting family or friends
  • To spouse that would be joining spouse [who is in South Africa on work/study permit]
  • To children for joining parents [that are in South Africa on work/study permits]
  • To a fiancée/ fiancé for joining partner with intention to marry within 90 days
  • For study purposes for a maximum stay of 3 months
  • Charitable or voluntary activities
  • For taking part in conferences
  • For research activities
  • For working in the production of a show or movie [that is, in the entertainment industry]
  • Sports events
  • For medical purposes, for a maximum stay of 3 months