| Do you need a visa to visit South Africa? Visa requirements vary according to the nationality of the passport holder. The following groups of people either do not require visas at all, or are exempt if the visit is for less than a specified number of days. If you do not fall into one of these categories, you will need a visa to visit South Africa. Approach your nearest South African embassy or consulate.
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Republic of Ireland
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United Kingdom (Great Britain)
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Virgin Islands (British)
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Australia
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Austria
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Belgium
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Canada
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Denmark
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Finland
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France
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Germany
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Greece
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Iceland
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Italy
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Japan
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Liechtenstein
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Luxembourg
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Netherlands
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New Zealand
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Norway
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Spain
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Sweden
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Switzerland
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United States of America
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Argentina
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Brazil
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Chile
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Ecuador
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Israel
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Jamaica
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Malta
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Paraguay
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St Helena
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Swaziland
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Uruguay
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Venezuela
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Antigua and Barbuda
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Barbados
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Belize
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Benin
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Bolivia
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Botswana
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Cape Verde
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Comores
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Costa Rica
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Cyprus
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Gabon
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Guyana
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Hungary
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Jordan
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Lesotho
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Malawi
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Malaysia
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Maldives
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Mauritius
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Mexico
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Namibia
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Peru
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Seychelles
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Singapore
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| Slovak Republic |
South Korea
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Thailand
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Turkey
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Zambia
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For more information contact the Johannesburg Tourism Company on
Tel: 011 214 0700 or fax: 011 214 0715 or e-mail: info@joburgtourism.com