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South Africa Visa

Entry Requirements 2026

Check if you need a visa to visit South Africa. 100 nationalities can enter visa-free, while others may need an eVisa or visa on arrival.

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Entry Overview

100

Visa-free nationalities

Visa-Free Entry

100

Visa on Arrival

eVisa Available

Visa Required

Visa-Free Entry

Citizens of these 100 countries can enter South Africa without a visa

Europe(44)

Visa on Arrival

These 17 nationalities can get a visa upon arrival in South Africa

Asia(5)

🇰🇭Cambodia 🇱🇦Laos 🇲🇻Maldives 🇳🇵Nepal 🇹🇱Timor-Leste

Africa(12)

🇨🇻Cabo Verde 🇰🇲Comoros 🇩🇯Djibouti 🇬🇦Gabon 🇬🇼Guinea-Bissau 🇲🇬Madagascar 🇲🇷Mauritania 🇷🇼Rwanda 🇸🇹Sao Tome and Principe 🇹🇿Tanzania 🇹🇬Togo 🇺🇬Uganda

eVisa Available

Citizens of these 29 countries can apply for an electronic visa online

Visa Required

These 52 nationalities must apply for a visa at an embassy

Europe(1)

🇽🇰Kosovo

Asia(19)

🇦🇫Afghanistan 🇧🇩Bangladesh 🇨🇳China 🇮🇩Indonesia 🇮🇶Iraq 🇰🇼Kuwait 🇱🇧Lebanon 🇲🇳Mongolia 🇰🇵North Korea 🇵🇰Pakistan 🇵🇸Palestine 🇵🇭Philippines 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia 🇸🇾Syria 🇹🇼Taiwan 🇹🇲Turkmenistan 🇦🇪United Arab Emirates 🇻🇳Vietnam 🇾🇪Yemen

North America(8)

🇧🇿Belize 🇨🇺Cuba 🇩🇴Dominican Republic 🇸🇻El Salvador 🇬🇹Guatemala 🇭🇹Haiti 🇭🇳Honduras 🇳🇮Nicaragua

South America(4)

🇧🇴Bolivia 🇪🇨Ecuador 🇸🇷Suriname 🇻🇪Venezuela

Africa(13)

🇩🇿Algeria 🇨🇫Central African Republic 🇹🇩Chad 🇪🇬Egypt 🇬🇶Equatorial Guinea 🇪🇷Eritrea 🇱🇾Libya 🇲🇦Morocco 🇸🇴Somalia 🇿🇦South Africa 🇸🇸South Sudan 🇸🇩Sudan 🇹🇳Tunisia

Oceania(7)

🇰🇮Kiribati 🇲🇭Marshall Islands 🇫🇲Micronesia 🇳🇷Nauru 🇵🇼Palau 🇵🇬Papua New Guinea 🇸🇧Solomon Islands

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need a visa to visit South Africa?

It depends on your nationality. 100 nationalities can enter South Africa visa-free, 17 can get visa on arrival, and 29 can apply for an eVisa. Use our visa checker tool above to find your specific requirements.

Which countries can visit South Africa without a visa?

100 countries can enter South Africa without a visa. This includes citizens from Andorra, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Armenia, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, and more. The complete list is shown above.

Can I get a visa on arrival in South Africa?

Yes, passport holders from 17 countries can obtain a visa on arrival in South Africa. This typically requires payment of a fee at the immigration counter and may require passport photos.

How long can I stay in South Africa without a visa?

Stay duration varies by nationality. Most visa-free visitors can stay between 30-90 days. Use our visa checker tool to see the specific allowed stay duration for your passport.