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Do Brazilian citizens need a visa for South Africa?

Passport Brazil
Destination South Africa

Brazil passport holders can enter South Africa without a visa for up to 90 days.

Answer Visa-free 90 days

No visa needed

Entry requirement
Visa-free
Maximum stay
90 days
Apply before travel
No
Last updated
February 2026

What Brazil passport holders need to do

  1. Check your passport validity. Many countries ask for at least 6 months beyond your arrival date.
  2. Be ready to show a return or onward ticket, proof of accommodation and proof of funds at the border.
  3. Leave before the permitted stay ends. Working or studying usually needs a different visa.

Brazil is one of 86 passports in the “visa-free” group for South Africa. See the full South Africa visa requirements for every passport.

Other easy destinations in Africa for Brazil passport holders

South Africa is one of 110 destinations in the “visa-free” group for the Brazil passport, which ranks #12 worldwide with a mobility score of 152. Of 54 destinations in Africa, 32 need no visa arranged in advance; the easiest are listed below.

DestinationRequirementMax stay
Angola Visa-free 30 days
Botswana Visa-free 90 days
Cape Verde Visa-free 30 days
Eswatini Visa-free 30 days
Mauritius Visa-free 90 days
Morocco Visa-free 90 days
Namibia Visa-free 90 days
Sao Tome and Principe Visa-free –
Senegal Visa-free 90 days
Seychelles Visa-free 90 days
South Africa Visa-free 90 days
Tunisia Visa-free 90 days

All visa-free countries for the Brazil passport

Frequently asked questions

Do Brazilian citizens need a visa for South Africa?

Brazil passport holders can enter South Africa without a visa for up to 90 days.

How long can Brazil passport holders stay in South Africa?

Up to 90 days without a visa.

Do South Africa citizens need a visa for Brazil?

South Africa passport holders can enter Brazil without a visa for up to 90 days.

South Africa visa requirements for other passports

Data last updated February 2026. This page covers short visits such as tourism. Rules can change at short notice and differ for work, study or long stays. Confirm with the embassy or official immigration website of South Africa before you book.