This information is based
on the following assumptions:
· The requirements are based on tourist and not business applications
· You have the necessary funds/ tickets/ paperwork
· The applicant's passport should remain valid for a period of 6 months
after the applicant's departure from South Africa.
· All applicants intending to be professionally active in South Africa
and contemplating any voluntary or paid employment or studies must apply for
work or study permits. More information can be found in the Visa Section of
Moving to South Africa.
NO VISA REQUIREMENTS:
No visas are required for holiday and business visits by citizens of the following
countries unless applicants have been specifically advised that their visa
exemption has been withdrawn
· Australia
· Austria
· Belgium
· Canada
· Denmark
· Finland
· France
· Germany
· Greece
· Guernsey
· Iceland
· Isle Of Mann
· Italy
· Japan
· Liechtenstein
· Luxembourg
· Netherlands
· New Zealand
· Northern Ireland
· Norway
· Portugal
· Republic Of Ireland
· Spain
· Sweden
· Switzerland
· United Kingdom
· USA
· Virgin Islands
NO VISA REQUIREMENTS FOR 90 DAYS:
No visas are required for holiday or business visits of up to 90 days, by
citizens of the following countries unless applicants have been specifically
advised that their visa exemption has been withdrawn.
· Argentina
· Brazil
· Chile
· Ecuador
· Israel
· Jamaica
· Malta
· Paraguay
· St Helena
· Swaziland
· Uruguay
· Venezuela
NO VISA REQUIREMENTS FOR 30 DAYS:
No visas are required for holiday or business visits of up to 30 days, by
citizens of the following countries unless applicants have been specifically
advised that their visa exemption has been withdrawn.
· Antigua and Barbuda
· Barbados
· Belize
· Benin
· Bolivia
· Botswana
· Cape Verde
· Costa Rica
· Cyprus
· Gabon
· Guyana
· Hong Kong
· Hungary
· Jordan
· Lesotho
· Malawi
· Malaysia
· Maldives
· Mauritius
· Mexico
· Namibia
· Peru
· Seychelles
· Singapore
· Slovak Republic
· South Korea
· Thailand
· Turkey; (Turkish Republic of North Cyprus passport not acceptable)
· Zambia
OTHER COUNTRIES NOT MENTIONED:
If your country is not mentioned above then you will require a visa to enter
South Africa. Visa's can be obtained at any of the South African Embassies
as listed in our List of South African Embassies.
Applicants must submit their completed application form BI-84E "Application
for a Visa" which can be obtained at the Embassy or consulate before
you travel.
Applications for visas must be submitted together with:
· two (2) passport size photographs
· Original passport
· Details of intended travel arrangements
· a business letter if traveling on business
· the required fee if any
· any other documentation that may support their visit to South Africa.
