Passport guide
🇿🇦South Africa passport: where can you travel in 2026?
With the South Africa passport you can reach 98 destinations without applying for a visa in advance — 60 visa-free, 33 with a visa on arrival and 5 with an eTA.
60
Visa-free
33
Visa on arrival
5
eTA
29
e-Visa
Open destinations by continent
Longest visa-free stays
Routes fully open on a South Africa passport
These route guides pass only through countries you can enter without applying for a visa in advance. No consulate appointment, no waiting.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many countries can I enter without a visa on a South Africa passport?
98 destinations in total: 60 visa-free, 33 with a visa on arrival and 5 with an electronic travel authorisation. The remaining destinations require a visa or an e-visa obtained before departure.
Does visa-free mean I need no documents at all?
No. Visa-free entry still normally requires a passport valid for at least six months, a return or onward ticket, an accommodation address and proof of sufficient funds. Some countries also require an electronic authorisation before boarding.
How current is this data and can I rely on it?
The figures are refreshed from the source shown at the bottom of this page. Visa rules change without notice, so this page is a planning tool, not a legal guarantee — always confirm with the destination's official mission before you book.
Source: ilyankou/passport-index-dataset (MIT) — community-maintained data, last updated 2026-08-26. Indicative only; always confirm with the destination's official mission before you book.
Important: this content is general information
Visa rules can change without notice. Always confirm your situation with an official source before you travel: your own government’s travel advisory dirco.gov.za. Also check with the embassy or consulate of your destination country in your own country. The information on this page is guidance, not legal advice.