Oscar De La Huerte answered
If you hold a valid South African passport, you don't require a visa to visit most African countries.
You can also travel to many American and European countries without needing a visa (usually for a specified amount of time).
Which countries can South African citizens travel to without a visa?
If you're planning to stay in the African continent, then many countries don't require South African citizens to apply for a visa. These include popular destinations like:
Some other African countries will allow South African passports to apply for a visa on arriving at the airport. This means that the paperwork is minimal, and the only thing you'll need is enough cash to pay for your visa stamp at the airport. These countries include:
There are also a number of very popular tourist destinations in both North and South America that offer visa-free admission to South African citizens. Some of my favourite countries for chilling out and relaxing make this list, including:
Visa-free travel to Asia, Europe and the Middle East You may also want to consider a holiday to Asia, Europe or the Middle East as there are several exciting destinations that your South African passport will give you access to.
Countries like Thailand, Hong Kong, Philippines, Ireland and Israel do not require you to have a visa - whilst countries like South Korea, Turkey and Nepal will issue you a straight-forward visa upon entry.
You can also travel to many American and European countries without needing a visa (usually for a specified amount of time).
Which countries can South African citizens travel to without a visa?
If you're planning to stay in the African continent, then many countries don't require South African citizens to apply for a visa. These include popular destinations like:
- Seychelles
- Kenya
- Mauritius
- Saint Helena (although a $12 visitors pass is required).
Some other African countries will allow South African passports to apply for a visa on arriving at the airport. This means that the paperwork is minimal, and the only thing you'll need is enough cash to pay for your visa stamp at the airport. These countries include:
- Madagascar
- Tunisia
- Togo
- Tanzania
- Uganda
There are also a number of very popular tourist destinations in both North and South America that offer visa-free admission to South African citizens. Some of my favourite countries for chilling out and relaxing make this list, including:
- Brazil
- Bahamas
- Jamaica
- Belize
- Peru
- Venezuela
Visa-free travel to Asia, Europe and the Middle East You may also want to consider a holiday to Asia, Europe or the Middle East as there are several exciting destinations that your South African passport will give you access to.
Countries like Thailand, Hong Kong, Philippines, Ireland and Israel do not require you to have a visa - whilst countries like South Korea, Turkey and Nepal will issue you a straight-forward visa upon entry.
