Vuna Valley Ventures

Volunteers coming to South Africa require a volunteer visa for the time they will be spending in SA. If you are coming to volunteer for less than three months you can use the standard entry stamp/visa.

What you will need:

A invitation letter from the volunteer organisation you will be spending your time with. This letter also needs to state that you have been accepted by the organisation.

A letter fully describing the project and the benefits to South Africa. Proof of you income and ability to sustain yourself in South Africa or  A sponsorship letter from the organisation or family you will be staying with. Your passport that needs to be valid for six months after the date of your departure. Two passport sized colour photographs. A medical examination stating that you are in good health and do not have TB, you will often need a chest X-Ray. Full travel insurance for the time of your stay in South Africa.

If you are applying from within South Africa:

You can apply to the Department of Home Affairs to change your entry visa to a volunteer visa. This process often takes more than a month. The easiest places to get this done are George in the Western Cape or Mthatha in the Eastern Cape.

You will need all the above information and will often also need a return ticket that can be changed to the date of the end of your volunteering stay.

Travel Insurance

 

The volunteering organisation you will be with will require proof that you have full travel insurance for the full time you will be in South Africa. Please check with your insurance company that this covers volunteers as they are often exposed to more risk than ordinary travelers. You can get travel insurance through most travel agents or your standard insurance company which can work out to be less expensive.

For more information you can go to the Department of Home Affairs website below.

Department of Home Affairs for South Africa

Full support in your application process and help when you are in SA.
The List
What to bring and not to bring to South Africa
Local prices in South Africa
Where and how to travel
Where to stay and how to book your accommodation during your breaks
Activities around Southern Africa
Getting your volunteer VISA for SA