South Africa Visa Policy
South Africa's visa policy clearly states which travellers are required to obtain a South African eVisa, which must obtain a regular visa, and which can enter the country visa-free. Know your entry path for a smooth application.
Countries Eligible for South Africa eVisa
If your passport is issued by one of the countries listed below, you can apply for a South Africa eVisa.
- Albania
- Algeria
- Belarus
- Bulgaria
- Cameroon
- China
- Comoros
- Congo, Democratic Republic of the
- Cote d'Ivoire
- Croatia
- Egypt
- Ethiopia
- France
- Germany
- Ghana
- Guinea
- India
- Indonesia
- Japan
- Kenya
- Liberia
- Lithuania
- Mexico
- Morocco
- Niger
- Nigeria
- Oman
- Pakistan
- Philippines
- Romania
- Saudi Arabia
- Senegal
- Slovakia
- Uganda
South Africa eVisa Types, Validity and Stay
Travellers from eligible countries can apply under different South Africa eVisa types: tourism, business, study, medical consultations, family visits, conferences or workshops, and other approved travel purposes.
Validity:
90 days
Stay Duration:
90 days
Number of Allowed Entries
Single Entry
Countries Eligible for South Africa Regular Visa
If your passport is issued by one of the countries listed below, you must apply for a visa at the South African embassy or consulate. The authorities will inform you about the visa type you can apply for, the application process, requirements, and more.
- Abkhazia
- Aland Islands
- American Samoa
- Anguilla
- Antarctica
- Armenia
- Aruba
- Azerbaijan
- Bangladesh
- Bermuda
- Bhutan
- Bonaire
- Bosnia and Herzegovina
- Bouvet Island
- British Indian Ocean Territory
- British Virgin Islands
- Brunei
- Burkina Faso
- Burundi
- Cambodia
- Cayman Islands
- Chad
- Christmas Island
- Cocos (Keeling) Islands
- Colombia
- Cook Islands
- Curacao
- Djibouti
- Dominica
- Dominican Republic
- El Salvador
- Equatorial Guinea
- Estonia
- Falkland Islands (Islas Malvinas)
- Faroe Islands
- Fiji
- French Guiana
- French Polynesia
- French Southern Territories
- Gambia
- Georgia
- Gibraltar
- Greenland
- Grenada
- Guadeloupe
- Guam
- Guatemala
- Guernsey
- Guinea-Bissau
- Heard Island and McDonald Islands
- Honduras
- Hong Kong
- Isle of Man
- Italy
- Jersey
- Kazakhstan
- Kiribati
- Korea, Republic of (South)
- Kosovo
- Kuwait
- Kyrgyzstan
- Laos
- Latvia
- Lebanon
- Macau
- Macedonia, Republic of
- Maldives
- Marshall Islands
- Martinique
- Mauritania
- Mayotte
- Micronesia, Federated States of
- Moldova
- Mongolia
- Montenegro
- Montserrat
- Myanmar
- Nagorno-Karabakh
- Nauru
- Nepal
- New Caledonia
- Nicaragua
- Niue
- Norfolk Island
- Northern Cyprus
- Northern Mariana Islands
- Palau
- Papua New Guinea
- Pitcairn
- Portugal
- Puerto Rico
- Reunion
- Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic
- Saint Barthelemy
- Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha
- Saint Kitts and Nevis
- Saint Lucia
- Saint Martin
- Saint Pierre and Miquelon
- Samoa
- Serbia
- Sierra Leone
- Singapore
- Sint Maarten
- Slovenia
- Solomon Islands
- South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands
- South Ossetia
- Spain
- Sri Lanka
- Suriname
- Svalbard and Jan Mayen
- Switzerland
- Taiwan
- Tajikistan
- Timor-Leste
- Togo
- Tokelau
- Tonga
- Transnistria
- Trinidad and Tobago
- Turkmenistan
- Turks and Caicos Islands
- Tuvalu
- US Virgin Islands
- United States Minor Outlying Islands
- Vanuatu
- Vatican City (Holy See)
- Wallis and Futuna
- Western Sahara
Visa-Exempt Countries
If your passport is issued by one of the countries listed below, you can enter the country without requiring a visa.
- Andorra
- Angola
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Argentina
- Australia
- Austria
- Bahamas
- Barbados
- Belgium
- Belize
- Benin
- Bolivia
- Botswana
- Brazil
- Canada
- Cape Verde
- Chile
- Costa Rica
- Cyprus
- Czech Republic
- Denmark
- Ecuador
- Finland
- Gabon
- Greece
- Guyana
- Hungary
- Iceland
- Ireland
- Israel
- Jamaica
- Jordan
- Lesotho
- Liechtenstein
- Luxembourg
- Madagascar
- Malawi
- Malaysia
- Malta
- Mauritius
- Monaco
- Mozambique
- Namibia
- Netherlands
- New Zealand
- Norway
- Panama
- Paraguay
- Peru
- Poland
- Qatar
- Russia
- Rwanda
- Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- San Marino
- Sao Tome and Principe
- Seychelles
- Swaziland
- Sweden
- Tanzania
- Thailand
- Tunisia
- Turkey
- United Arab Emirates
- United Kingdom
- United States of America
- Uruguay
- Vietnam
- Zambia
- Zimbabwe
Content Disclaimer: Although this information was updated in 2026, travellers are advised to verify details with relevant embassies, airlines, or official authorities before travel.
