South African visa resources
South Africa visa eligibility
Eligibility and visa exemption for South Africa — awaiting review against the official Department of Home Affairs sources.
Official guidance Regularly updated
Important
This information is for general guidance only. Meeting the requirements does not guarantee your application will be approved.
This page will set out who needs a visa for South Africa and who is visa-exempt, by nationality. The detailed eligibility and exemption rules are awaiting review against the official Department of Home Affairs sources before publication — please use the official links below in the meantime.
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Official sources
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.
Verified against official sources · last reviewed 2026-08-09. Information only — not legal advice.