Visa Application Advice

For Cape Town

To study in Cape Town, international students must apply for a South African study visa. This visa is required for all foreign nationals enrolling at accredited institutions in South Africa.

Where to Apply
Submit your application at the South African embassy, consulate, or Visa Facilitation Services (VFS) Centre in your home country or place of residence.

What You’ll Need

  • A valid passport.
  • Proof of admission to an accredited institution.
  • Evidence of financial means to cover tuition fees and living expenses.
  • Medical aid cover from a South African-registered scheme.
  • Additional documents may include police clearance certificates or proof of accommodation, depending on your circumstances.

When to Apply
Processing times can take 8–12 weeks, so it’s crucial to apply well in advance of your programme start date.

For more information and to start your application, visit the VFS website.

Visit

Cape Town offers an incredible variety of places to visit and things to do. From Blue Flag beaches to award-winning wine and everything in between. This beautiful city is nestled at the foothills of one of the New7Wonders of Nature, Table Mountain.

Work

Cape Town is among the world’s top cities for remote working. The Mother City ranked 16th out of 75 cities in a recent study by global housing rental platform Nestpick. The index score was based on factors including cost of living, infrastructure, leisure activities, and overall liveability.

Live

Cape Town is a dynamic African city that offers many of the Frills of European living while still giving that truly African feeling, this city has a little something for everyone.

Invest

The world is moving to emerging markets, looking to grow into the future, and Cape Town is at the forefront of this movement. A stable and growing economy, the province was named the 8th strongest economy in the entire continent in 2016.

Play

Cape Town is an adventure seeker’s paradise. You could stay for weeks and still not tick off all the activities on offer. From paragliding to kayaking, kitesurfing and sand boarding, Cape town offers all the high speed thrills.