You need to prove an annual income of at least R650,796 - about R54,233 per month, or roughly $36,000 at the current exchange rate. The threshold is fixed in rand, so the dollar equivalent moves with the exchange rate.

How long is the visa valid?

The visa is valid for 36 months.

What taxes does a visa holder pay?

The tax rate is 18% to 41%, depending on income level.

What to do when you visit

What to see in Pretoria

Sight

Union Buildings

The grand seat of government with terraced gardens, where Nelson Mandela was inaugurated president in 1994.

Museum

Voortrekker Monument

A monumental granite memorial to the Boer pioneers, with a museum inside and sweeping views over the city.

Park

Freedom Park

A hilltop memorial complex honoring South Africa's freedom struggle, with a striking sunset view.

Sight

Church Square

The historic central square with a statue of Paul Kruger surrounded by colonial-era buildings.

Museum

Ditsong National Museum of Natural History

The country's largest natural history museum, holding early hominid fossils and a rich mineral collection.

Park

National Zoological Garden

One of Africa's largest zoos, right in the city center, with a cable car passing over the predator enclosures.

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