Pitcairn IslandsSouth Africa: Visa-free

Pitcairn IslandsSouth Africa

Do Pitcairn Islands passport holders need a visa for South Africa?

Visa-free

No. Pitcairn Islands passport holders do not need a visa to visit South Africa for tourism for stays of up to 3 months.

No visa is required for a short tourist stay. Travel on a valid passport alone.

Source: dha.gov.za (checked July 18, 2026).

RequirementVisa-free

Maximum stay3 months

ScopeTourism, ordinary passport

Action before travelNone, travel on your passport

Data as of2026-10-14

Visa-free access to South Africa133 of 242 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? South Africa passport holders visiting Pitcairn Islands: Visa on arrival.

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Frequently asked questions

Do Pitcairn Islands passport holders need a visa for South Africa?

No. Pitcairn Islands passport holders do not need a visa to visit South Africa for tourism for stays of up to 3 months.

How long can Pitcairn Islands citizens stay in South Africa without a visa?

Up to 3 months, for tourism, ordinary passport.

What currency is used in South Africa?

South African rand (ZAR).

What is the emergency number in South Africa?

112.

What time zone is South Africa in?

Johannesburg (UTC+2).

What is the nearest airport to Pretoria?

Lanseria International Airport (HLA), about 34 km away.

How many countries can enter South Africa without a visa?

133 of the 242 nationalities this site tracks can enter South Africa visa-free, with a visa on arrival, or with an eTA.

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 Pitcairn Islands

The Pitcairn Islands, officially Pitcairn, Henderson, Ducie and Oeno Islands, are a group of four volcanic islands in the southern Pacific Ocean that form the sole British Overseas Territory in the Pacific Ocean. The four islands, Pitcairn, Henderson, Ducie and Oeno, are scattered across several hundred kilometres of ocean and have a combined land area of about 47 square kilometres. Henderson Island accounts for 86% of the land area, but only Pitcairn Island is inhabited. The inhabited islands nearest to the Pitcairn Islands are Mangareva, 688 km to the west, as well as Easter Island, 1,929 km to the east.

RegionPolynesia

Area47 km²

CurrencyNew Zealand dollar (1 USD ≈ 1.78 NZD)

LanguagesEnglish

Calling code+64

Drives on theleft

Climate in Pitcairn Islands

Warmest February, coolest July, driest September, sunniest December. Best time to visit: January, May, July, August, September, October, December.

Monthly climate normals for Pitcairn Islands, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	24.6°C	23.3°C	28mm	380h
February	25.3°C	23.7°C	103mm	334h
March	24.9°C	23.6°C	207mm	290h
April	24.2°C	22.9°C	121mm	294h
May	23.2°C	21.9°C	40mm	298h
June	22.4°C	21.2°C	89mm	265h
July	20.7°C	19.5°C	73mm	278h
August	20.8°C	19.4°C	57mm	287h
September	21.6°C	20.6°C	20mm	313h
October	22.3°C	21.3°C	57mm	344h
November	22.5°C	21.2°C	210mm	327h
December	24.1°C	22.7°C	75mm	395h

Avg. high/low, °C (left axis) Rainfall, mm (bar maxes out at 250mm/month)

Daily normals for 2020. Hover a month for exact figures.

Travel guide

The Pitcairn Islands are a loosely grouped handful of tiny islands in the remote South Pacific, farther from any continent than any other inhabited island. The islands are the last British overseas territory in the South Pacific and most isolated British dependency. The rugged main island was settled by the infamous mutineers of HMS Bounty and their Polynesian companions, and most of Pitcairn's mere four dozen current inhabitants are their descendants. They are one of the least-populated entities given an ISO country code (PN).

Upcoming public holidays

December 25, 2026Christmas Day

December 26, 2026Boxing Day

January 1, 2027New Year's Day

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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 (1 USD ≈ 16.47 ZAR)

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

Calling code+27

Drives on theleft

TimezoneJohannesburg (UTC+2)

Nearest airportLanseria International Airport (HLA), 34 km

Emergency number112

UNESCO sites12

Income levelUpper middle income

GDP per capita$6,598 (2025)

Tourist arrivals3.9M (2020)

Travel guide

South Africa is rich in culture, fauna, flora and history. Africa's southernmost country is a large country with widely varying landscapes, 12 official languages, and an equally diverse population and is often known as the "Rainbow Nation".

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Cape Floristic Kingdom
Cradle of Humankind
Human Rights, Liberation and Reconciliation: Nelson Mandela Legacy Sites
Khomani Cultural Landscape
Makhonjwa Mountains
Maloti-Drakensberg Park
Mapungubwe Cultural Landscape
Richtersveld
Robben Island
The Emergence of Modern Humans: The Pleistocene occupation sites of South Africa

Upcoming public holidays

September 24, 2026Heritage Day

November 4, 2026Election Day

December 16, 2026Day of Reconciliation

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