Navigating Visa Requirements and Travel Restrictions for your Next Adventure
South Africa
Republic of South Africa
General information
Currencies
ZAR
Calling code
+27
Capital cities
Pretoria, Cape Town, Bloemfontein
Languages
Afrikaans, English, Southern Ndebele, Northern Sotho, Sotho, Swazi, Tswana, Tsonga, Venda, Xhosa ...
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Visa requirements for South Africa by passport
Entry rules depend on your passport. This is what applies to holders of some of the most common passports; use the checker at the top of the page for yours.
- United States of America citizens traveling to South Africa do not need a visa (90 days).
- United Kingdom citizens traveling to South Africa do not need a visa (90 days).
- Canada citizens traveling to South Africa do not need a visa (90 days).
- Australia citizens traveling to South Africa do not need a visa (90 days).
- India citizens traveling to South Africa must get an eVisa before travel.
- China citizens traveling to South Africa must get an eVisa before travel.
- Pakistan citizens traveling to South Africa must get an eVisa before travel.
- Nigeria citizens traveling to South Africa must get an eVisa before travel.
- Philippines citizens traveling to South Africa must get an eVisa before travel.
- Brazil citizens traveling to South Africa do not need a visa (90 days).
Rules change often. Confirm with the official embassy or immigration website before you travel.