South Africa passport
South Africa passportVisa on arrival countries for South African passport holders
26 countries, with how long you can stay and what to do before you go.
26 of 26 destinations
- ArmeniaVisa on arrivalWestern Asia120 days
- BahrainVisa on arrivalWestern Asia14 days
- BurundiVisa on arrivalEastern Africa30 days
- CambodiaVisa on arrivalSouth-Eastern Asia30 days
- Cape VerdeVisa on arrivalWestern Africa30 days
- ComorosVisa on arrivalEastern Africa45 days
- EgyptVisa on arrivalNorthern Africa30 days
- EthiopiaVisa on arrivalEastern Africa90 days
- Guinea-BissauVisa on arrivalWestern Africa90 days
- IndonesiaVisa on arrivalSouth-Eastern Asia30 days
- JordanVisa on arrivalWestern Asia30 days
- KyrgyzstanVisa on arrivalCentral Asia60 days
- LaosVisa on arrivalSouth-Eastern Asia30 days
- MadagascarVisa on arrivalEastern Africa90 days
- MaldivesVisa on arrivalSouthern Asia30 days
- Marshall IslandsVisa on arrivalMicronesia90 days
- NepalVisa on arrivalSouthern Asia90 days
- PalauVisa on arrivalMicronesia30 days
- SamoaVisa on arrivalPolynesia90 days
- Saudi ArabiaVisa on arrivalWestern Asia90 days
- SenegalVisa on arrivalWestern Africa30 days
- Sierra LeoneVisa on arrivalWestern Africa30 days
- Sri LankaVisa on arrivalSouthern Asia30 days
- TajikistanVisa on arrivalCentral Asia60 days
- Timor-LesteVisa on arrivalSouth-Eastern Asia30 days
- TuvaluVisa on arrivalPolynesia30 days
Questions
How many visa-on-arrival countries are there for South African passports?
26.
Which ones are on the list?
Armenia, Bahrain, Burundi, Cambodia, Cape Verde, Comoros, Egypt, Ethiopia and more.
Which allows the longest stay?
Armenia, up to 120 days.
Do I still need anything at the border?
Yes. Carry a valid passport, your return ticket and proof of where you'll stay. Officers can still refuse entry.
Can these rules change?
Yes, sometimes with little notice. Check the destination's official website before you book.
What if a country isn't listed here?
It falls under a different rule. Use the other lists, or search the country for its exact rule.
Is the stay length per visit or per year?
Usually per visit, but some countries also cap total days in a year or in any 180 days. Check the country's page.
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