South Africa visa for Indonesian citizens

Passport

Indonesia

Destination

South Africa

Indonesia passport holders need a visa for South Africa, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa.

Answer e-Visa

Yes, an e-Visa is required

Entry requirement: e-Visa
Maximum stay: Set by the visa
Apply before travel: Yes
Last updated: February 2026

What Indonesia passport holders need to do

Apply on the destination's official e-Visa portal.
Upload a passport scan and a photo, then pay the fee online.
Save or print the approved e-Visa and present it at the border.

Indonesia is one of 32 passports in the “e-visa” group for South Africa. See the full South Africa visa requirements for every passport.

Easier alternatives in Africa for Indonesia passport holders

South Africa is one of 34 destinations in the “e-visa” group for the Indonesia passport, which ranks #51 worldwide with a mobility score of 80. Of 54 destinations in Africa, 25 need no visa arranged in advance; the easiest are listed below.

Destination	Requirement	Max stay
Angola	Visa-free	30 days
Gambia	Visa-free	90 days
Mali	Visa-free	30 days
Morocco	Visa-free	90 days
Namibia	Visa-free	30 days
Rwanda	Visa-free	90 days
Seychelles	Visa-free	90 days
Tunisia	Visa-free	90 days
Burundi	Visa on arrival	–
Cape Verde	Visa on arrival	–
Comoros	Visa on arrival	–
Djibouti	Visa on arrival	–

All visa-free countries for the Indonesia passport

Frequently asked questions

Do Indonesian citizens need a visa for South Africa?

Indonesia passport holders need a visa for South Africa, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa.

Can Indonesian citizens apply for South Africa visa online?

Yes. Indonesia passport holders are eligible for an e-Visa to South Africa, so the application can be completed online without visiting an embassy.

Do South Africa citizens need a visa for Indonesia?

South Africa passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Indonesia, so no application is needed before travelling.

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.