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Visa requirements for South Africa

Who can enter South Africa, by nationality. Tourism. Data as of September 4, 2026.

Passport holders from 99 countries can enter South Africa without a visa in advance. All 99 enter visa-free on a valid passport. Everyone else needs a visa, or an e-visa where one is offered, before travelling.

99 visa-free
0 on arrival
0 eTA
0 e-visa
150 visa required

Visa-free entry

99 nationalities

Visa required in advance

150 nationalities

Visa rules change frequently and can depend on your specific circumstances. This site is compiled from public government sources and is provided for general information only. Always confirm requirements with the official immigration authority or a consulate of your destination before you travel.

About South Africa

South Africa, officially the Republic of South Africa (RSA), is the southernmost country in Africa. The country consists of nine provinces, and is bounded to the south by 2,798 kilometres of coastline that stretches along the South Atlantic and Indian Ocean; to the north by the neighbouring countries of Namibia, Botswana, and Zimbabwe; and to the east and northeast by Mozambique and Eswatini. South Africa also encloses Lesotho. Covering an area of 1,221,037 square kilometres, the country has a population of over 63 million people, making it the sixth-most populated country in Africa, and 24th-most in the world.

CapitalPretoria

RegionSouthern Africa

Population64.7M

Area1,221,037 km²

CurrencySouth African rand

LanguagesAfrikaans, English, Southern Ndebele, Northern Sotho, Southern Sotho, Swazi, Tswana, Tsonga, Venda, Xhosa, Zulu

Calling code+27

Tourist arrivals3.9M (2020)

Climate in Pretoria

Warmest January, coolest June, driest May.

January to December mean temp, Open-Meteo (2020)

Summary from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA.