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BOX SCORE: WVU 76, No. 4 Baylor 64 published first on https://airriflelab.tumblr.com via Tumblr BOX SCORE: WVU 76, No. 4 Baylor 64 VIDEO: Neal Brown new WVU football assistant coaches meet with media ahead of spring practice3/6/2020 Video via WVU Sports on YouTube via Tumblr HIGHLIGHTS: WVU basketball gets much-needed win at Iowa State (AP photo) via Tumblr BOX SCORE: WVU 77, Iowa State 71 BOX SCORE: Oklahoma 73, No. 20 WVU 62 published first on https://airriflelab.tumblr.com via Tumblr BOX SCORE: Oklahoma 73, No. 20 WVU 62 BOX SCORE: Texas 67, No. 20 WVU 57 published first on https://airriflelab.tumblr.com via Tumblr BOX SCORE: Texas 67, No. 20 WVU 57 It’s 2020 and those of us with Indian passports are still filling out visa paperwork to make our travel dreams come true. A visa on arrival for Indians in South Africa remains a far-fetched dream. And that sucks. But the good news is that a South Africa visa for Indians is not nearly as tedious as say, applying for a US visa on an Indian passport. Even better news: it’s possible to get a South Africa visa on an Indian passport that allows a stay of upto 3 months! I jumped at that possibility and scored a 90-day multiple-entry visa for South Africa. It allowed me to slow travel through Cape Town, the Western Cape and Kruger National Park, and even hop over to Lesotho and back. Here’s everything you need to know about the South Africa visa for Indians: Application form for South Africa tourist visa from IndiaThe application process for a South Africa visa for Indian citizens begins on the VFS South Africa website – the official visa platform of the South African embassy in India. There are several types of short term visas available. If you’re visiting South Africa on a holiday, choose Short Term Visa >> Visitor Visa >> Holiday / Visiting Family-Friends / Sports Events. The first step is to download the visa application form and fill it – in black ink and capital letters. I filled mine on PDF using the fill tool. It can also be printed and filled by hand. The forms asks for basic personal information and your expected travel details in South Africa. It’s also your chance to request for a multiple-entry visa. Save, print and sign the form. Also read: 9 Countries that Offer Visa on Arrival for Indians Document checklist and visa requirements for South Africa visa for IndiansOnce you’ve filled the application form, start gathering the usual documents required for most visas on an Indian passport. These include your passport, two photographs, proof of accommodation and flights, proof of funds, day to day itinerary and a cover letter. Important things to note for the South Africa visa for Indians:
Also read: The Epic Land Journey from Thailand to India via Myanmar South Africa visa fee for IndiansApplying for a South Africa visa on an Indian passport – like any other visa applications – can be fairy frustrating. But there’s one relief. South Africa has waived off the visa fee for Indians for now! However, we still need to pay a VFS logistics fee of INR 2000 – 2300, depending on the VFS centre where the application is filed. The fee is to be paid at VFS – in cash only. Also read: Tajikistan: A Country That’s Not on Your Travel Radar but Should Be Schedule an appointment at any VFS South Africa centreOnce your application form and documents are ready, make an appointment at the VFS centre closest to you to file your application. I was quite relieved that we don’t need to apply at the VFS centre closest to the address on our passport. I ended up applying without any hassles in Mumbai even though my passport address says Dehradun. After submitting your application, you have the choice to collect your passport personally at the same centre when it’s ready. Or to courier it. Some centres allow a representative to collect it on your behalf. Either way, keep your collection receipt safely. Note: The South Africa VFS centre doesn’t allow carrying laptops, battery backs and other electronics into the visa application room. Carry your documents in a transparent folder and put your phone on silent mode. Also read: Travelling to Iran? Things to Know Before You Go Visa processing time for South Africa visa on Indian PassportThe official visa processing time for the South Africa visa is minimum 5-7 working days. I received mine in a week. You can track your visa application here. It’s also possible to opt for a paid SMS-alert service. If you’re collecting your passport in person, remember to carry an ID and the collection receipt. Also read: 7 Countries to Travel in With the Falling Rupee Immigration in South AfricaI landed in Cape Town with my multiple-entry tourist visa. The immigration officer only asked some basic questions about my purpose of visit and duration of stay before stamping me in. It’s always a good idea to keep your return flight ticket and accommodation booking handy. Good luck; South Africa awaits! Have you applied for a South Africa visa on an Indian passport? Or do you plan to travel to South Africa soon?Also see my visa tips on an Indian passport for:
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