Where Can South Africans Travel Without A Visa?
The South African passport, known as The Green Mamba, is the world’s 52nd strongest passport. It allows visa-free travel to more than 70 countries in different world regions. In this article, you’ll get an ideal answer to the question, “Where can South Africans travel without a visa?”
SA’s green mamba holders can enter the following countries and stay for up to 90 days without a visa:
- Bahamas
- Zimbabwe
- Vanuatu
- Pakistan
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Brazil
- Tanzania
- British Virgin Islands
- Dominica
- Dominican Republic
- El Salvador
- Argentina
- Fiji
- Benin
- Gabon
- Georgia
- Guatemala
- Barbados
- Guyana
- Haiti
- Honduras
- Cayman Islands
- Hong Kong
- Botswana
- Ireland
- Israel
- South Korea
- Ecuador
- Jamaica
- Falkland Islands
- Kosovo
- Belize
- Peru
- Lesotho
- Mauritius
- Grenada
- Kenya
- Montserrat
- Namibia
- Chile
- Niue
- Macau
- Palestine
- Malawi
- Tunisia
- Paraguay
- Qatar
- Nicaragua
- Cook Islands
- Reunion
- Russia
- Singapore
- Saint Kitts and Nevis
- Saint Lucia
- Costa Rica
- Philippines
- Suriname
- Thailand
- Panama
- Gambia
- Togo
- Malaysia
- Trinidad and Tobago
- Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Angola
- Uruguay
- Mozambique
- Zambia
- Turks and Caicos Islands
- Eswatini
- Micronesia
- Venezuela
To enter any of these countries without a visa, you must hold a passport valid for at least six months from your departure and a travel insurance.
Can South Africans Enter Nigeria Without a Visa?
No, South African citizens cannot travel visa-free to Nigeria but can get a visa on arrival. You’ll have to present your passport, arrival approval letter, and round-trip flight ticket at the port of entry (airport) in Nigeria.
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Do South Africans Need a Visa for Dubai?
No, you need a valid passport and a UAE visa to enter Dubai, regardless of your purpose of visit and intended stay. South Africans also qualify for Dubai eVisa, and you can apply online without visiting a diplomatic mission. It requires an accessible email address, a scanned copy of your SA’s passport bio-data page, and a digital photo of you.
You will have a processing fee ranging from ZAR 3,205 to ZAR 17,415, depending on your visit duration and the visa type. It is payable only via a credit/debit card.
Can South Africans Travel to Hong Kong Without a Visa?
Yes, South African passport holders do not need a visa to enter Hong Kong, provided that their purpose of visit is to sightsee. They can stay without a tourist visa for up to 30 days. However, your passport must be valid for at least 30 days after you return to South Africa.
Can South Africans Get a Visa On Arrival?
Yes, South African citizens can obtain an on arrival to several countries without Africa and beyond.
Here’s a list of these countries:
- Nigeria
- Burundi
- Zimbabwe
- Angola
- Cape Verde
- Tanzania
- Botswana
- Saint Helena
- Gabon
- Tunisia
- Comoros
- Guinea-Bissau
- Lesotho
- Eswatini
- Madagascar
- Benin
- Gambia
- Ethiopia
- Rwanda
- Malawi
- Sierra Leone
- Guinea
- Mauritania
- Reunion
- Somalia
- Togo
- Mozambique
- Zambia
- Ghana
- Senegal
- Uganda
Can South Africans Travel to Europe Without a Visa?
No, South African nationals cannot travel to EU Member States without a visa. However, they can travel visa-free to some European countries, including Kosovo, Georgia, and Ireland.
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