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South Africa visa medical.

A doctor-issued medical report for your South Africa visa, completed by a registered GP. It is a 30-minute appointment at £180. Any tests your destination requires are arranged at your consultation.

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What does the appointment involve?

A South Africa visa medical generally involves the following. This reflects South Africa's current requirements as far as we know today.

  • Examination: General physical and mental health examination. BI-811 requires the doctor to certify the applicant is not mentally disordered or physically defective, free of leprosy, venereal disease, trachoma and other infectious/contagious conditions, and generally in good health. 15-30 min.

  • Chest X-ray: For TB screening. Referred to our imaging partner; additional charge.

  • Other tests: BI-806 (Radiological Report) requires a chest X-ray confirming no active pulmonary TB, for applicants aged 12 and over. X-ray generally waived under 12.

  • Vaccinations: Not part of the requirement; yellow fever only if arriving from a risk country. We do not provide yellow fever vaccination; please arrange it separately.

  • The report: Completed on the destination's own form, an embassy template, or a covering report we draft, with all signatures and stamps included.

Is there anything else I should know?

  • Requirements and forms are your responsibility. Visa medical requirements change and embassies do not always announce it, so you must check the current requirements directly with the South Africa embassy or High Commission in London, obtain the correct forms, and satisfy yourself that you have exactly what your application needs. We will help wherever we can, but confirming what South Africa requires is yours to do.

South Africa visa medical at a glance

  • When it's needed

    All Temporary Residence Visa categories (work, business, study, spousal) and Permanent Residence Permit applications (DHA). Not for tourist visas.

  • Examination

    General physical and mental health examination. BI-811 requires the doctor to certify the applicant is not mentally disordered or physically defective, free of leprosy, venereal disease, trachoma and other infectious/contagious conditions, and generally in good health. 15-30 min.

  • Chest X-ray

    Yes (TB)

  • Vaccinations

    Not part of the requirement; yellow fever only if arriving from a risk country

  • How long it's valid

    ~6 months (provider guidance; book 4-6 weeks before the visa appointment)

  • Turnaround

    15-30 min consult; allow 2-4 working days for the radiologist's report so both forms finalise together

  • Official form

    BI-811 (Medical Certificate) and BI-806 (Radiological Report), Department of Home Affairs

Based on South Africa's published requirements. Confirm the current form applies to your visa category before booking.

What should I bring?

Bring passport and 2 photos. The doctor completes BI-811 after examination, then refers for a chest X-ray to complete BI-806. Date both forms close to the visa submission.

Is there an official form?

Your report is completed on the destination's official medical form:

Open the South Africa medical form (PDF)

Please make sure it is the current form for your visa category before your appointment; confirming that is your responsibility.

Pricing

Visa medicals

  • 15-minute consultation and report £120
  • 30-minute consultation and report £180
  • Vision check Included
  • Bloods, chest X-ray, vaccinations Extra
What each option includes

15-minute consultation and report. Destinations with minimal paperwork.

30-minute consultation and report. Destinations with a longer form or examination.

Bloods, chest X-ray, vaccinations. Only where your destination asks for them, confirmed at the consultation.

You pay after your consultation in person. Video and phone consultations are paid at booking. You submit the report to the embassy yourself.

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