Embassy
Embassy of South Africa in Ankara
Ankara
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Türkiye visa requirements for South African citizens
South African citizens need an eVisa for Türkiye. Apply on the official website.
Passport
ZAF
South Africa
Going to
TUR
Türkiye
eVisa
These online visa routes have different stay limits and entry rules by passport.
- Visa
- eVisa
- Max stay
- 30 days
- Last updated
- 11 November 2026
What to do
Apply on Türkiye's official eVisa portal with a scan of your passport and a photo.
Leave time for processing before you travel, and print the approval.
Enter on the dates and through the ports the eVisa allows.
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Ways into Türkiye
Your passport decides if you need a tourist visa.
eVisa For your passportOther passport online visasThese online visa routes have different stay limits and entry rules by passport.
How to apply
- Read the ministry's rule for your nationality and passport.
- Follow the listed application route and check all terms.
- Complete the application and carry your visa.
Documents required
- Passport
- South Africa: 30 days, multiple entries; Mauritius: multiple; Fiji/Taiwan: single.
- Armenian diplomatic passports have a separate 21-day online visa route.
Visa requiredEmbassy tourist visaApply through a Turkish embassy if you need a visa and cannot apply online.
- Stay
- 15–90 days
How to apply
- Choose the Turkish office that covers where you live.
- Complete the online form and upload the requested papers.
- Print and sign the form.
- Attend your appointment with original papers and copies.
Documents required
- Passport and copy
- Signed application form
- Photo
- Travel medical insurance
- Travel and hotel bookings
- Proof of funds
- Proof of residence, if needed
- Return ticket
- Interview
- Your visa sets your stay; Guyana, Nauru and Nepal have 15-day ordinary-passport visas.
- Check your office's checklist and apply at least 30 days before travel.
Sources (21)Last updated 11 November 2026
- Foreign ministry: nationality and passport visa rules
- Foreign ministry: visa purposes and general rules
- Foreign ministry: passport validity requirements
- Foreign ministry: consular visa pre-application
- Official electronic visa portal; readable response did not expose full current conditions
- Presidency of Migration Management: foreigners' questions
- Migration information centre: visa and residence questions
- New Delhi embassy: electronic visa procedure
- New Delhi embassy: electronic airport transit visa notice
- Los Angeles consulate: 2026 visa application guidance
- Los Angeles: tourist visa checklist, 2026
- London consulate: tourist visa checklist
- Los Angeles: transit visa checklist, 2026
- Los Angeles: education visa checklist, 2026
- Los Angeles: work visa checklist, 2026
- Los Angeles: family unification checklist, 2026
- Los Angeles: medical treatment checklist, 2026
- Los Angeles: research visa checklist, 2026
- Los Angeles: filming and documentary checklist, 2026
- Los Angeles: digital nomad checklist, 2026
- National tourism platform: digital nomad certificate requirements
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Trips to Türkiye
Day-by-day itineraries by snuck, shaped around you.
Coming from South Africa
- Plugs C FAdapter for some
- MoneyTRY ₺
- Time+1h
- DrivingOn the rightLook left first
- LanguageTurkish
- Emergency112 or 911 or 153 police112 or 911 ambulance
Planning your Türkiye trip
- IstanbulSee a skyline filled with domes and minarets.
- Western and southern coastal ruinsExplore ancient sites along the coast.
- Eastern Black Sea mountainsSee lush, misty mountains and temperate rainforests.
- Cappadocian pottery workshopsSome workshops let visitors watch pottery being made or try making it themselves.
Scams to watch for in Türkiye
- Tourist prices and hidden chargesYou order or buy something without checking the price. The seller then charges much more than expected. Tourists may be charged five to ten times the usual price, even for tea. High opening prices are also common at street markets.
- Wrong changeThe seller or driver returns less change than you are owed. The trick relies on you being distracted or unfamiliar with the money.
- Claiming you paid with a smaller noteYou hand over a large note. The person claims you gave a smaller one and asks for more money. A taxi driver may quickly swap your note for a smaller note.
About Türkiye
Turkey is a republic across Southeast Europe and Western Asia, between the Black and Aegean seas.
- Capital
- Ankara
- Money
- Turkish lira (₺)
- Languages
- Turkish
- Time zone
- UTC+03:00
- Cars drive on the
- right side
- Calling code
- +90
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Questions
Do south african citizens need a visa for Türkiye?
South African citizens need an eVisa for Türkiye. Apply on the official website.
How long can south african citizens stay in Türkiye?
Up to 30 days each visit with the evisa rule. Staying longer can mean a fine or a ban from coming back.
Where do I apply online for Türkiye?
Only on Türkiye's official government website. Avoid agents and look-alike sites that add fees. Apply before you book anything you can't cancel.
Does a US, UK or Schengen visa help south african citizens enter Türkiye?
We have no record of Türkiye relaxing its rules for south african citizens who hold another country's visa. Check with the embassy before you rely on one.
Do turkish citizens need a visa for South Africa?
Turkish citizens do not need a visa for South Africa. Show your passport at the border and stay up to 30 days.
Do other Africa passports get easier entry to Türkiye?
Libya, Morocco, Seychelles and Tunisia can enter without applying before they travel.
Which countries near Türkiye are easier for south african citizens?
Georgia, Oman, Palestine, Qatar Armenia, and 3 more let south african citizens in without applying before travel.
What should I carry to Türkiye?
Apply on Türkiye's official eVisa portal with a scan of your passport and a photo. Leave time for processing before you travel, and print the approval.
What money is used in Türkiye?
Turkish lira (₺). Carry some cash for arrival, especially if a visa fee is paid at the border.
What language do people speak in Türkiye?
Turkish.
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