2010 FIFA World Cup Special Event Visa: Free Of Charge

As proud Host of the 2010 FIFA World Cup, South Africa is pleased to announce the introduction of a Special Event Visa, issued free of charge.

Visa requirements and information

Russian and Belorussian passport holders who wish to visit the RSA for 2010 FIFA World Cup Championship must be in possession of valid and acceptable passports/travel documents and visas. Visas must be obtained at the South African Missions abroad prior to travel to South Africa.

Our contacts: 

Tel: (495) 926-11-77 (ext. 100, 101, 102, 103)

E-mail: lovingv@foreign.gov.za; ryapoloval@foreign.gov.za

Fax: (495) 660-98-88

The requirements for qualifying for this visa are as follows:

1. Original match ticket booking voucher

2. A duly completed visa application form (BI 84E) in English

3. Two coloured recent passport type photographs attached to the application in the space provided.  (Additional photo info)

4. A passport which must be valid for no less than 30 days after the expiry date of the intended duration of stay in the Republic of South Africa

5. The passport must have at least two blank pages in order to affix the visa and for entry/departure endorsements

6. Copy of internal passport (identification pages only) or proof of residence status in Russia

7. Proof of accommodation must reflect full physical address of the place where the applicants will be hosted

8. Confirmation of employment accompanied by the official tax registration

9. Proof of financial means: original bank or credit card statements for the last 3 months or original confirmation of purchase of travel cheques (copy of confirmation and copies of cheques must be attached)

10. Proof of flight itinerary

11. For minors: birth certificate and consent if not accompanied by parents: both documents must be translated and certified at the Public Notary

12. Vaccination certificate (yellow fever): is required if the applicants are entering South Africa from the countries falling within the Yellow Fever Belt.

The copy of the original air-ticket must be submitted on collection of the visa.