Global Rank #52ZA / ZAF

South Africa Passport Visa Guide

Africa Region • Medium Access Tier

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Visa-Free Score108/ 227 destinations

Global Freedom Score: 48% Visa-Free CoverageUpdated: July 29, 2026

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eTA Required (Online)Target: France

Electronic Travel Authorization required online

Max Stay: 90 Days

🟢 Visa-Free65No advance visa

🔵 Visa on Arrival25Issued at border

🟣 eVisa12Online application

🟡 eTA16Electronic Auth

🔴 Visa Required109Embassy visa

Continent Mobility Breakdown

Regional Visa-Free Access Profile (South Africa)

5 Continents Overview

Europe52%

Visa-Free / VOA:24 destinations

Americas51%

Visa-Free / VOA:26 destinations

Asia52%

Visa-Free / VOA:26 destinations

Oceania38%

Visa-Free / VOA:9 destinations

Africa59%

Visa-Free / VOA:33 destinations

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Albania

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Pakistan

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Palau

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Papua New Guinea

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Paraguay

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Poland

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Puerto Rico

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Réunion

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Saint Barthélemy

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Saint Helena

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Saint Kitts and Nevis

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Saint Lucia

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Saint Vincent and the Grenadines

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Sao Tome and Principe

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Saudi Arabia

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Sierra Leone

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South Sudan

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Sudan

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Switzerland

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Taiwan

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Thailand

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Tokelau

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Tonga

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Trinidad and Tobago

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Tuvalu

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Ukraine

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United Kingdom

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United States

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US Virgin Islands

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Uzbekistan

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Vanuatu

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Wallis and Futuna

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Zambia

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Visa Requirements Database

Searchable index of entry & travel requirements for South Africa passport holders.

Live Verified • August 2026

Destination Country	Entry Category	Allowed Stay	Continent	Notes & Requirements
Afghanistan (AF)	Visa Free	30 Days	Asia	Passport valid for 6 months beyond entry
Albania (AL)	Visa Required	N/A	Europe	Embassy visa required prior to departure
Algeria (DZ)	Visa on Arrival	30 Days	Africa	Border visa fee may apply
American Samoa (AS)	Visa Free	30 Days	Oceania	Passport valid for 6 months beyond entry
Andorra (AD)	Visa Free	90 Days	Europe	Passport valid for 6 months beyond entry
Angola (AO)	Visa on Arrival	30 Days	Africa	Border visa fee may apply
Anguilla (AI)	Visa Required	N/A	Americas	Embassy visa required prior to departure
Antigua and Barbuda (AG)	Visa Free	90 Days	Americas	Passport valid for 6 months beyond entry
Argentina (AR)	Visa Free	90 Days	Americas	Passport valid for 6 months beyond entry
Armenia (AM)	Visa Free	180 Days	Asia	Passport valid for 6 months beyond entry
Aruba (AW)	Visa Free	90 Days	Americas	Passport valid for 6 months beyond entry
Australia (AU)	Visa Required	N/A	Oceania	Embassy visa required prior to departure
Austria (AT)	Visa Required	N/A	Europe	Embassy visa required prior to departure
Azerbaijan (AZ)	Visa Free	30 Days	Asia	Passport valid for 6 months beyond entry
Bahamas (BS)	eVisa	90 Days	Americas	Apply for online eVisa before departure

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