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Destination · Africa South Africa visa requirements (2026)
Of 198 passports, 86 can travel to South Africa without arranging a visa in advance. 32 can apply online for an e-Visa and 80 need a visa from an embassy or visa centre.
Who can visit South Africa: passports by requirement
Do I need a visa for South Africa?
Popular passports
| Passport | Requirement | Stay |
|---|---|---|
 United States | Visa-free | 90 d |
 United Kingdom | Visa-free | 90 d |
 India | e-Visa | – |
 Philippines | e-Visa | – |
 Nigeria | e-Visa | – |
 Pakistan | e-Visa | – |
 Canada | Visa-free | 90 d |
 Australia | Visa-free | 90 d |
 China | e-Visa | – |
 Germany | Visa-free | 90 d |
Access by passport region
Passports that enter visa-free, with a visa on arrival or an eTA.
| Region | Passports | |
|---|---|---|
| Europe | 28/46 | |
| Asia | 15/50 | |
| Africa | 20/53 | |
| North America | 11/23 | |
| South America | 10/12 | |
| Oceania | 2/14 |
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Passports that can enter South Africa visa-free
86 passports-
Andorra -
Angola -
Antigua and Barbuda -
Argentina - Australia
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Austria -
Bahamas -
Barbados -
Belgium -
Belize -
Benin -
Bolivia -
Botswana -
Brazil - Canada
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Cape Verde -
Chile -
Costa Rica -
Cyprus -
Czech Republic -
Denmark -
Ecuador -
Eswatini -
Finland -
France -
Gabon - Germany
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Ghana -
Greece -
Guyana -
Hong Kong -
Hungary -
Iceland -
Ireland -
Israel -
Italy -
Jamaica -
Japan -
Jordan -
Kenya -
Lesotho -
Liechtenstein -
Luxembourg -
Macau -
Madagascar -
Malawi -
Malaysia -
Maldives -
Malta -
Mauritius -
Monaco -
Mozambique -
Namibia -
Netherlands -
New Zealand -
Norway -
Palestine -
Panama -
Paraguay -
Peru -
Poland -
Portugal -
Qatar -
Russia -
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines -
San Marino -
Sao Tome and Principe -
Saudi Arabia -
Seychelles -
Singapore -
South Korea -
Spain -
Sweden -
Switzerland -
Tanzania -
Thailand -
Trinidad and Tobago -
Tunisia -
Turkey -
United Arab Emirates - United Kingdom
- United States
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Uruguay -
Venezuela -
Zambia -
Zimbabwe
Passports eligible for South Africa e-Visa
32 passports
Passports that need a visa for South Africa
80 passports-
Afghanistan -
Armenia -
Azerbaijan -
Bahrain -
Bangladesh -
Bhutan -
Bosnia and Herzegovina -
Brunei -
Burkina Faso -
Burundi -
Cambodia -
Central African Republic -
Chad -
Colombia -
Djibouti -
Dominica -
Dominican Republic -
El Salvador -
Equatorial Guinea -
Eritrea -
Estonia -
Fiji -
Gambia -
Georgia -
Grenada -
Guatemala -
Guinea-Bissau -
Haiti -
Honduras -
Iraq -
Kazakhstan -
Kiribati -
Kosovo -
Kuwait -
Kyrgyzstan -
Laos -
Latvia -
Lebanon -
Libya -
Marshall Islands -
Mauritania -
Micronesia -
Moldova -
Mongolia -
Montenegro -
Myanmar -
Nauru -
Nepal -
Nicaragua -
North Korea -
North Macedonia -
Palau -
Papua New Guinea -
Rwanda -
Saint Kitts and Nevis -
Saint Lucia -
Samoa -
Serbia -
Sierra Leone -
Slovenia -
Solomon Islands -
Somalia -
South Sudan -
Sri Lanka -
Sudan -
Suriname -
Syria -
Taiwan -
Tajikistan -
Timor-Leste -
Togo -
Tonga -
Turkmenistan -
Tuvalu -
Ukraine -
Uzbekistan -
Vanuatu -
Vatican City -
Vietnam -
Yemen
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a visa to visit South Africa?
It depends on your passport. 86 passports can enter South Africa visa-free, 0 get a visa on arrival, 0 need an eTA, 32 can apply for an e-Visa online and 80 need a visa from an embassy or visa centre.
Which countries can enter South Africa without a visa?
86 passports can enter South Africa visa-free, including Andorra, Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Argentina, Australia, Austria, Bahamas, Barbados and others.
Does South Africa offer an e-Visa?
Yes. Holders of 32 passports can apply for a visa to South Africa online.
Holding a South Africa passport? See where the South Africa passport can travel visa-free.
Data last updated February 2026. Rules can change at short notice and may differ by purpose of travel. Confirm with the embassy or official immigration website of South Africa before you book.