SloveniaSouth Africa: Visa-free

SloveniaSouth Africa

Do Slovenia passport holders need a visa for South Africa?

Visa-free

No. Slovenia 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

Distance8,102 km, straight line (~10h 2m nonstop)

Visa-free access to South Africa133 of 242 nationalities tracked

Travelling the other way? South Africa passport holders visiting Slovenia: Visa required.

South Africa drives on the left, the opposite side to Slovenia. If you're renting a car, budget extra care at first, especially at junctions and roundabouts.

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Frequently asked questions

Do Slovenia passport holders need a visa for South Africa?

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

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

Up to 3 months, for tourism, ordinary passport.

How far is South Africa from Slovenia?

About 8,102 km in a straight line, roughly ~10h 2m nonstop by air.

What currency is used in South Africa?

South African rand (ZAR).

What is the emergency number in South Africa?

112.

Does South Africa drive on the same side of the road as Slovenia?

South Africa drives on the left, the opposite side to Slovenia. If you're renting a car, budget extra care at first, especially at junctions and roundabouts.

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 Slovenia

Slovenia, officially the Republic of Slovenia, is a country in Central Europe. It borders Italy to its west, Austria to its north, Hungary to its northeast, and Croatia to the its south and southeast; its southwestern boundary consists of a 46.6-kilometre (29.0 mi) coastline on the Adriatic Sea. The country is mostly mountainous and forested, covering 20,271 square kilometres (7,827 sq mi). Its population is approximately 2.1 million people. Slovene is the official language. Slovenia has a predominantly temperate continental climate, with the exception of the Slovene Littoral and the Julian Alps. Ljubljana, the capital and largest city, is geographically situated near the centre of the country. Other urban centers include Maribor, Ptuj, Kranj, Celje, Koper, Novo Mesto, Velenje, Nova Gorica, Sežana, Murska Sobota, and Jesenice.

CapitalLjubljana

RegionCentral Europe

Population2.1M

Area20,273 km²

CurrencyEuro (1 USD ≈ 0.89 EUR)

LanguagesSlovene

Calling code+386

Drives on theright

TimezoneLjubljana (UTC+2)

Nearest airportLjubljana Jože Pučnik Airport (LJU), 19 km

Emergency number112 / 113

UNESCO sites5

Income levelHigh income

GDP per capita$37,376 (2025)

Tourist arrivals1.2M (2020)

Climate in Ljubljana

Warmest August, coolest January, driest April, sunniest July. Best time to visit: July, August.

Monthly climate normals for Ljubljana, 2020
Month	High	Low	Rainfall	Sunshine
January	6.5°C	-3.8°C	24mm	197h
February	10.8°C	-0.2°C	45mm	207h
March	11.6°C	0.9°C	90mm	251h
April	18.3°C	3.4°C	20mm	354h
May	19.6°C	8.6°C	130mm	334h
June	23.2°C	13.4°C	130mm	339h
July	26.3°C	14.4°C	123mm	401h
August	26.8°C	16.2°C	121mm	330h
September	22.3°C	11.5°C	158mm	305h
October	15.8°C	6.9°C	183mm	221h
November	9.4°C	1.3°C	54mm	189h
December	4.9°C	0.1°C	196mm	67h

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

Slovenia is a country in central Europe that lies in the eastern Alps, at the northern end of the Adriatic Sea. It is sometimes considered to be a Balkan country. Despite its small size, Slovenia has a surprising variety of terrain, ranging from the beaches of the Mediterranean to the peaks of the Julian Alps and the rolling hills of the south. Slovenia is also home to some of the finest scenery in the "New Europe". The transition from socialism to the European common market economy has gone well and serves as a model for other nations on the same track to follow.

UNESCO World Heritage Sites

Ancient and Primeval Beech Forests of the Carpathians and Other Regions of Europe
Heritage of Mercury. Almadén and Idrija
The works of Jože Plečnik in Ljubljana – Human Centred Urban Design
prehistoric pile dwellings around the Alps
Škocjan Caves

Upcoming public holidays

October 31, 2026dan reformacije

November 1, 2026dan spomina na mrtve

December 25, 2026božič

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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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