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🇿🇦 South Africa 🇬🇧 United Kingdom

Standard Visitor · Student visa · Skilled Worker (3 yrs or less)

You need a visa, and you can apply online An eVisa or eTA covers this route, so there is no consulate appointment for the application itself.
Standard Visitor An eVisa or eTA covers this route, so there is no consulate appointment for the application itself.
Fee
£127
≈ R2,753
Processing
15 to 60 days
Apply well ahead of travel
Max stay
180 days
In any 180-day period
Check if you qualify Data confidence 88 of 100, manual, 23 Aug 2026
Student visa An eVisa or eTA covers this route, so there is no consulate appointment for the application itself.
Fee
£524
≈ R11,360
Processing
15 to 30 days
Apply well ahead of travel
Max stay
Up to 2 years
In any 730-day period

Stay covers the course length. IHS surcharge payable in addition.

Skilled Worker (3 yrs or less) An eVisa or eTA covers this route, so there is no consulate appointment for the application itself.
Fee
£769
≈ R16,672
Processing
15 to 30 days
Apply well ahead of travel
Max stay
Up to 3 years
In any 1095-day period

Requires a Certificate of Sponsorship. IHS surcharge payable in addition.

Fees are the official application fees in GBP. ≈ amounts are a live conversion to ZAR and are indicative only.

Worth knowing
South African citizens generally require a visa to visit, study or work in the UK. Requirements vary by purpose of travel; this page provides only general navigation and does not state specific fees, processing times, or documents for South African nationals.
Official sourcewww.gov.uk
Valid Passport
Bank Statements 3-6 Months
Proof Of Funds
Travel Itinerary
Accommodation Proof
Return Ticket
Admission Letter
Tuition And Living Funds Proof
Bank Statements
Academic Transcripts
English Proficiency If Required
Job Offer Or Sponsorship
Sponsorship Or Permit Approval
Qualifications Proof
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