VISA REQUIREMENTS FOR ORDINARY SOUTH AFRICAN PASSPORT HOLDERS
The content of this document is for information purposes only. Responsibility for verifying entry requirements rests with the individual traveller. The Department of International Relations and Cooperation of the Republic of South Africa does not provide advice on visa requirements on behalf of other sovereign states and the information contained in this document is merely a guide.
Country
Visa Required
Period/Purpose
Visa Fee
Visa Issuing Authority
Afghanistan
Yes
Yes
Embassy of Afghanistan Tel: 44-171-589-8891 & 44-171-589-8892 FAX: 44-171-589-3452
Albania
Yes
Yes
Embassy of Albania Tel +442078288897 Fax +442078288869
Algeria
Yes
Free
Embassy of the Democratic of the People’s Republic of Algeria – 950 Arcadia Street – Hatfield. Tel 012-3425074/5/7 Fax 012-3426479
Andorra
No
No
Angola
Yes
Yes
Embassy of the Republic of Angola – 1030 Schoeman Street. Tel 012-3424404 Fax 012-3427039 – Consulate General of Angola (Johannesburg) Tel 011-6226025/6169621 Fax 011-6227959 – Consulate General of Angola (Cape Town) Tel 021-4258700 Fax 021-4258705
Antarctica
No
As no one owns the Antarctic continent, visas and passports are not required, however a valid passport will be required for any stops en route and visas and passports may be needed for points of departure.Most western countries are signatories of the Antarctica Treaty System and those wishing to visit Antarctica independently must obtain a permit. (South Africa is signatory to the Antarctic Treaty System.)
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Department of Environmental Affairs and Tourism
Branch: Marine and Coastal Management
Physical address: 7th Floor, Foretrust Building, Martin Hammerschlag Way, Foreshore, Cape Town, 8001
Postal address: Private Bag X2, Roggebaai, 8012
Tel: (021) 402-3511
Website: www.mcm.deat.gov.za
Antigua& Barbuda
No
Maximum 30 days
Yes
High Commission of Antigua & Barbuda (London) Tel +2074867073 Fax +2074861466
Argentina
No
Visa exempted if the purpose of visit is for tourism purposes.Any person holding a temporary passport must obtain a visa prior to departure.
Yes
Embassy of Argentina
Consular Section
Physical address: 440 Hilda Street, Hatfield, Pretoria
Postal address: P O Box 11125, Hatfield, Pretoria, 0083
Tel: (012) 430-3527
Fax: (012) 430-2907
Website: www.embassyofargentina.co.za
Armenia
Tel: 431 522 7480; Fax: 522 74 81.
Australia
Yes
Yes
High Commission of Australia 292 Orient Street Tel 012-4236000 Fax 012-3424222
Austria
Yes
hich
Yes
Embassy of Austria 1109 Duncan Street Tel 012-4529155 Fax 012-4601151 – Consulate General (Cape Town) Tel 021-4211440/1 Fax 021-4253489
Azerbaijan
Yes
Yes
TEL:0990 441 26 20/2 FAX: 0990 441 2600
Bahrain
Yes
Yes
Embassy of Bahrain 30 Belgrave Square (London) Tel +2072019170 Fax +2072019183
Bahamas
No
Visas are not required by South African passport holders.(Ensure passport is valid for a minimum of six (6) months from date of entry.)
No
No representation available in South Africa.
Bangladesh
Yes
Yes
High Commission of Bangladesh 410 Farenden Street Tel 012-3432105/6 Fax 012-34352222
Barbados
No
Yes
High Commission of Barbados 1 Great Russel Street Tel +2076314975 Fax +2073236872
Belarus
Yes
Yes
Embassy of the Republic of Belarus 327 Hill Street Tel 012-4307664/707 Fax 012-3426280
Belgium
Yes
s
Yes
Embassy of Belgium 625 Leyds Street Tel 012-4403201 Fax 012-4403216 Consulate General (Johannesburg) Tel 011-9129600 Fax 011-4475496 Consulate General (Cape Town) Tel 021-4194690/1 Fax 021-4211121
Belize
No
Maximum 30 days
Yes
High Commission of Belize (London) Tel +2077233603 Fax +2077239637
Benin
No
Maximum 30 days
Embassy of Benin 900 Park Street Tel 012-3426978 Fax 012-3421823
Bolivia
Yes
Yes
Consulate General (Johannesburg) Tel 011-8833416 Fax 011-8887126
Bosnia & Herzegovina
Yes
s
Yes
Embassy of Bosnia & Herzegovina (London) Tel +442073730867
Botswana
No
No visitor allowed to work or seek employment
Consulate General (Johannesburg) Tel 011-4033748/4033749 Fax 011-4031384/4031286. Consulate General (Cape Town) Tel 021-4211045 Fax 021-4211046.
Brazil
No
Visa exempted for tourist or business purposes for a maximum period of 90 days.
Yes
Embassy of Brazil
Consular Section
Physical address: 177 Dyer Road, Hillcrest, Pretoria, 0083
Postal address: P O Box 3269, Pretoria, 0001
Tel: (012) 366-5200
Fax: (012) 366-5219
E-mail: visasection@brazilianembassy.org.za
Website: www.brazil.co.zaConsulate of Brazil
2nd Floor, Safmarine House, 22 Riebeek Street, Cape Town, 8001
Tel: (021) 421-4040/1/2
Fax: (021) 421-1216
Brunei
Yes
Yes
Embassy of Brunei (London) Tel +2075810521 Fax +2075907822
Bulgaria
Yes
Yes
Embassy of Bulgaria 1071 Church Street Tel 012-3423720/7941 Fax 012-3423721
Burkina Faso
Yes
Yes
French Consulate General (Johannesburg) Tel 011-7785600. French Consulate General (Cape Town) Tel 021-4231575.
Burundi
Yes
Yes
Embassy of Burundi 20 Glyn Street Tel 012-3424881/3 Fax 012-3424885
Cambodia
Yes
Yes
Embassy of Cambodia (London) +442074839063 Fax +442074839061
Cameroon
Yes
Yes
High Commission of Cameroon 800 Duncan Street Tel 012-3624731 Fax 012-3624732
Canada
Yes
Yes
High Commission of Canada 1103 Arcadia Street Tel 012-4223090 Fax 012-4223053
Cape Verde
Yes
Yes
Issued on Arrival
Central African Republic
Yes
Yes
French Consulate General (Johannesburg) Tel 011-7785600. French Consulate General (Cape Town) Tel 021-4231575.
Chad
Yes
Yes
Embassy of Chad (Addis Ababa) Tel +251613819 Fax +251612050
Chile
No
Maximum 90 days
Yes
Embassy of Chile 169 Garsfontein Road Tel 012-4608090/9 Fax 012-4608093 Consulate (Cape Town) Tel 021-4212344 Fax 021-4212245
ChinaTaiwan
YesYes
YesYes
Embassy of China 965 Church Street Tel 012-4316500 Fax 012-4307620 Consulate (Cape Town) Tel 021-6740579/0592/0594 Fax 021-6740583 Consulate (Durban) Tel 031-5634534/4989 Fax 031-5634827 Consulate (Johannesburg) Tel 011-6857549 Fax 011-8835274Taipei Liaison Office (Pretoria) Tel 012-4306071 Fax 012-3427110 Taipei Liaison Office (Johannesburg) Tel 011-8833120 Fax 011-8839943 Taipei Liaison Office (Cape Town) Tel 021-4181188 Fax 021-4214047
Colombia
No
Maximum 90 days Tourism only
Yes
Embassy of Colombia 1105 Park Street Tel 012-3420211 Fax 012-3420216
Comoros
Yes
Yes
Embassy of Comoros 817 Thomas Ave Telefax 012-3420138
Congo (CG)
Yes
Free
Embassy of the Republic of Congo 960 Arcadia Street Mobile 079-2941-446 Fax 012-3425510
Cook Islands
Costa Rica
No
Maximum 30 days – issued on Arrival
Yes
Cote d’Ivoire
Yes
Yes
Embassy of the Ivory Coast 795 Government Ave Tel 012-3426913/4 Fax 012-3426713
Croatia
Yes
Yes
Embassy of Croatia 1160 Church Street Tel 012-3421206/1598 Fax 012-3421819
Cuba
Yes
Yes
Embassy of Cuba 45 Mackenzie Street Tel 012-3462215 Fax 012-3462216
Cyprus
Yes
Yes
High Commission of Cyprus Church Street Tel 012-3425258 Fax 012-3425596
Czech Rep
Yes
Yes
Embassy of the Czecch Republic 936 Pretorius Street Tel 012-4312398/2390 Fax 012-4302033
Denmark
Yes
Yes
Embassy of Denmark 1166 Park Street Tel 012-4309340 Fax 012-3427620 Consulate (Johannesburg) Tel 011-8043374/5 Fax 011-6561928 Consulate (Cape Town) Tel 021-7157019 Fax 021-7157096 Consulate (Durban) Tel 031-2029396/7/8 Fax 031-2029399
Democratic Republic of Congo
Yes
Free
Embassy of the Democratic Republic of Congo 791 Schoeman Street Tel 012-3446475/6 Fax 012-3444054
Djibouti
Yes
Yes
French Consulate General (Johannesburg) Tel 011-7785600. French Consulate General (Cape Town) Tel 021-4231575.
Dominican Republic
Yes
Yes
Contact Embassies of the Dominican Republic in London, Brussels or Paris
Ecuador
No
Maximum 90 days
Yes
Embassy of Ecuador (London) Tel +2075841367 Fax +2078239701
Egypt
Yes
Yes
Embassy of Egypt 270 Bourke Street Tel 012-3431590/1 Fax 012-3431082
El Salvador
No
Maximum 90 days
Yes
Embassy of El Salvador (London) Tel +2074368282 Fax +2074368181
Eritrea
Yes
Yes
Embassy of the State of Eritrea 1281 Cobham Road Tel 012-3331302 Fax 012-3332330
Ethiopia
Yes
Yes
Embassy of the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia 47 Charles Street Tel 012-3463542/2947 Fax 012-3463867
Equatorial Guinea
Yes
Yes
Embassy of the Republic of Equatorial Guinea 48 Florence Street Tel 012-3429945/7833 Fax 012-3427833
Fiji
No
Maximum 6 months – issued on arrival (Tourism) Maximum 30 days issued on Arrival (Business)
High Commission of Fiji 19 Beale Crescent Tel +62605115 Fax +62605105 – High Commission of Fiji Hyde Park Gate Tel +75843661 Fax +75842838
Finland
Yes
Yes
Embassy of Finland 628 Leyds Street Tel 012-3430275 Fax 012-3433095 Consulate (Cape Town) Tel 021-4614732 Fax 021-4615768
France
Yes
Yes
French Consulate General (Johannesburg) Tel 011-7785600. French Consulate General (Cape Town) Tel 021-4231575.
Gabon
No
Maximum 30 days (Tourism or Business)
Embassy of Gabon 921 Schoeman Street Tel 012-3424376 Fax 012-3424375
Gambia
Yes
Yes
Consulate General of Gambia (Johannesburg) Tel 011-7841059 Fax 011-7840790
Georgia
No
N/A
tel: (995-32) 989-377; 989-388, fax 997-249.
Germany
Yes
Yes
Embassy of Germany 1267 Pretorius Street Tel 012-4278999 Fax 012-4278984 Consulate (Cape Town) Tel 021-4053000 Fax 021-4210400 Consulate (Durban) Tel 031-2663920 Fax 031-2623925
Ghana
Yes
Yes
High Commission of the Republic of Ghana 1038 Arcadia Street Tel 012-3425847/8/9 Fax 012-3425863
Greece
Yes
Yes
Embassy of Greece 1003 Church Street Tel 012-4307351/2/3 Fax 012-4304313 Consulate (Johannesburg) Tel 011-2142300 Fax 011-2142304 Consulate (Cape Town) Tel 021-4248160 Fax 021-4249421 Consulate (Durban) Tel 031-3014880/1 Fax 031-3014663
Guatemala
No
Maximum 90 days – Issued on Arrival
Yes
Embassy of Guatemala (London) Tel +2073513042 Fax +2073765708
Guinea
Yes
Yes
Embassy of the Republic of Guinea 336 Orient Street Tel 012-3420893 Fax 012-3427348
Guinea-Bissau
Yes
Yes
Embassy of Guinea-Bissau-Dakar
Guyana
No
Maximum 90 days
Yes
Honduras
Yes
Yes
Embassy of Honduras (London) Tel +2074864880 Fax +2074864550
Hong Kong
No
Visa exempted for a stay up to 30 days(Those who intend to study, reside permanently, work or have training will have to apply for entry visas)
No(for stay up to 30 days)
Embassy of the People’s Republic of China
Physical address: 972 Pretorius Street, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0002
Postal address: P O Box 95764, Waterkloof, Pretoria, 0145
Tel: (012) 342-9366
Fax: (012) 342-4244
Hungary
Yes
Yes
Embassy of Hungary 959 Arcadia Street Tel 012-4303030 Fax 012-4303029
Iceland
Yes
Yes
Embassy of Iceland 2A Hans Street London Tel +2072593999 Fax +2072459649
India
Yes
No
High Commission of India 852 Schoeman Street Tel 012-3425392 Consulate (Durban) Tel 031-3047020 Fax 031-3047008 Consulate (Johannesburg) Tel 011-4828487/88 Fax 011-4828492
Indonesia
Yes
Yes
Embassy of Indonesia 949 Schoeman Street Tel 012-3423350/1 Fax 012-3423369 Consulate (Cape Town) Tel 021-4232321 Fax 021-4233205
Iran
Yes
Yes
Embassy of Iran 1002 Schoeman Street Tel 012-3425880/1 Fax 012-3421878
Iraq
Yes
Yes
Embassy of Iraq 803 Duncan Street Tel 012-3622048/9 Fax 012-3622027
Ireland
No
Maximum 3 months
Yes
Embassy of Ireland 1059 Schoeman Street Tel 012-3425062 Fax 012-3424752
Israel
No
Visa exempted for South African passport holders for a stay not exceeding three (3) months.Any person holding a temporary passport must obtain a visa prior to departure.
Yes
Embassy of Israel
Physical address: 428 Kings Highway, Lynnwood, Pretoria
Postal address: Private Bag X50, Menlo Park, Pretoria, 0102
Tel: (012) 470-3500
Fax: (012) 470-3555
Italy
Yes
Yes
Embassy of Italy 796 George Ave Tel 012-4230000 Fax 012-4305547 Consulate (Johannesburg) Tel 011-7281392 Fax 011-7282523 Consulate (Cape Town) Tel 021-4873900 Fax 021-4240146 Consulate (Durban) Tel 031-3684388/98
Jamaica
No
Visa exempted for a stay of up to 90 days. (Ensure passport is valid for a minimum of six (6) months from date of entry.)
Yes
High Commission of Jamaica
Physical address: 3rd Floor, MIB Building, 1119 Burnett Street, Hatfield, Pretoria, 0083
Tel: (012) 366-8500
Fax: (012) 366-8510
E-mail: info@jhcpretoria.co.zaWebsite: www.jhcpretoria.co.za
Japan
Yes
Yes
Embassy of Japan 259 Baines Street Tel 012-4521500 Fax 012-4521600 Consulate (Cape Town) Tel 021-4251695 Fax 021-4812116
Jordan
Yes
Can be issued on arrival
Yes
Embassy of Jordan 252 Olivier Street Tel 012-3468615/7 Fax 012-3468611
Kazakhstan
Yes
Yes
Embassy of Kazakhstan (London) Tel +442075814646/5849292/9909 Fax +442075848481
Kenya
No
Visa exempted for tourism or business purposes for a stay of up to 30 days.
Yes
High Commission of the Republic of Kenya
Physical address: 302 Brooks Street, Menlo Park, Pretoria, 0081
Postal address: P O Box 35954, Menlo Park, Pretoria, 0102
Tel: (012) 362-2249/50/51
Fax: (012) 362-2252
Website: www.kenya.org.za
Kiribati
Yes
Yes
Consulate General of Kiribati 35 Dover Road Sydney Tel +61293717808 Fax +61293710248
Kuwait
Yes
Yes
Embassy of Kuwait 890 Arcadia Street Tel 012-4303534 Fax 012-3420876
Laos
Yes
Yes
Embassy in Bangkok Tel +6625396667 Fax +6625396678
Latvian Rep
Yes
Yes
Embassy of Hungary 959 Arcadia Street Tel 012-4303030 Fax 012-4303029
Lebanon
Yes
Yes
Embassy of Lebanon 788 Government Street Tel 012-4302130/1 Fax 012-4302238
Lesotho
No
Yes
High Commission of Lesotho 391 Anderson Street Tel 012-4607648/0 Fax 012-4607949 Consulate General (Johannesburg) Tel 011-3393653/4083 Fax 011-3391780 Consulate General (Durban) Tel 031-3072323 Fax 031-3075852
Liberia
Yes
Yes
Embassy of Liberia 256 Dey Street Tel 072-928-0841 Fax 0865036036
Libya
Yes
Yes
Embassy of Libia 900 Church Street Tel 012-3423902 Fax 012-3423904
Lithuania
Yes
Yes
Embassy of Lithuania (Tel Aviv) Tel +47236956865 Fax +47236958691
Macedonia
Yes
Yes
Embassy of Macedonia (London) Tel +442079760535/0538 Fax +442079760539
Madagascar
Yes
Yes
Embassy of Madagascar 90B Tait Street Colbyn Tel 012-3420983/4/5 Fax 012-3420995 Consulate General (Cape Town) Tel 021-6747238/9 Fax 021-6746716
Malawi
No
Yes
High Commission of Malawi 770 Government Ave Tel 012-3420146 Fax 012-3420147 Consulate General (Johannesburg) Tel 011-8034919 Fax 011-8077790
Malaysia
No
Visa exempted for a stay of up to three (3) monthsTransit visa (duration not exceeding 72 hours) may be obtained on arrival
Yes
High Commission of Malaysia Physical address: 1007 Schoeman Street, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0083
Tel: (012) 342-5990/1/2/3
Fax: (012) 430-7773
Maldives
No
Maximum 30 days
Mali
Yes
Yes
Emabssy of Mali 876 Pretorius Street Tel 012-3420676 Fax 012-3420670
Malta
Yes
Yes
Consulate (Johannesburg) Tel 011-7281392 Fax 011-7282523 Consulate (Cape Town) Tel 021-4873900 Fax 021-4240146 Consulate (Durban) Tel 031-3684388/98
Mauritania
Yes
Yes
Embassy of Mauritania 146 Anderson Street Tel 012-3623578 Fax 012-3623304
Mauritius
No
Visa exempted, however the passport must be valid for six (6) months from date of departure from Mauritius and be in possession of a valid return ticket.
No
High Commission of Mauritius
Physical address: 1163 Pretorius Street, Hatfield, Pretoria
Tel: (012) 342-1283/4Fax: (012) 342-1286
Mayotte
Yes
Yes
French Consulate General (Johannesburg) Tel 011-7785600. French Consulate General (Cape Town) Tel 021-4231575.
Mexico
Yes
Yes
Embassy of Mexico 1 Hatfield Square Tel 012-3622822 Fax 012-3621380
Moldova
Yes
Yes
Citizens of countries, in which Moldova does not have representation, may get visas (as an exclusive case) at international border crossing offices (airport of Kisheneu, border crossing offices at Khul and Lieushen, near Romania).
Monaco
Yes
Yes
Any person of foreign nationality who wishes to enter Monégasque territory and stay there for a period not exceeding three months must have the document (passport, travel or identity document) required for entry into French territory
Mongolia
Yes
Yes
Embassy of Mongolia (London) Tel +2079370150 Fax +2079371117
Morocco
Yes
Yes
Embassy of the Kingdom of Morocco 799 Schoeman Street Tel 012-3430230 Fax 012-3430613
Mozambique
No
Maximum 30 days (Tourism)
Yes
Embassy of Mozambique 75 Hamilton Street Tel 012-4010300 Fax 012-3266388Consulate General (Johannesburg) Tel 011-4846427 Fax 011-4844014 Consulate General (Cape Town) Tel 021-4262944/5 Fax 021-4262946 Consulate General (Durban) Tel 031-3040200 Fax 031-3040744 Consulate General (Nelspruit) 013-7527396 Fax 013-7551207
Myanmar
Yes
Yes
Embassy of Myanmar 201 Leyds Street Tel 012-3412557/6 Fax 012-3412553
Namibia
No
Maximum 90 days (Tourism & Business
Yes
High Commission of Namibia 702 Church Street Tel 012-4819100 Fax 012-3437294/3445998 Consular Office 197 Blackwood Street Tel 012-4819118 Fax 012-3437294 Namibia Tourism (Cape Town) Tel 021-4223298 Fax 021-4225132
Nepal
Yes
Yes
Embassy of Nepal (London) Tel +2072291594 Fax +2077929861
Netherlands
Yes
Yes
Embassy of Netherlands 210 Queen Wilhelmina Ave Tel 012-4254600 Fax 012-4254601 Consulate (Cape Town) Tel 021-4215660/1/2/3 Fax 021-4182690 Consulate (Durban) Tel 031-2669291 Fax 031-2671568
New Caledonia
Yes
Yes
French Consulate General (Johannesburg) Tel 011-7785600. French Consulate General (Cape Town) Tel 021-4231575.
New Zealand
No
Visa exempted for tourist purposes (holiday only) for a visit up to three (3) months.
Yes
High Commission of New Zealand
Physical address: 125 Middel Street, Nieuw Muckleneuk, Pretoria, 0181
Tel: (012) 460-7650
Fax: (012) 460-3749
Nicaragua
No
Maximum 30 days-issued on Arrival
Yes
Embassy of Nicaragua (London) Tel +2079382373 Fax +2079370952
Niger
Yes
Yes
Embassy of Niger-Ghana Tel +23321224962
Nigeria
Yes
Yes
High Commission of Nigeria 971 Schoeman Street Tel 012-3420805 Fax 012-3420718 Consulate General (Johannesburg) Tel 011-4423620 Fax 011-4420010
North Korea
Yes
Yes
Embassy Of North Korea 958 Waterpoort Street Tel 012-9918661 Fax 012-9918662
Norway
Yes
Yes
Embassy of Norway 1166 Park Street Tel 012-3426100 Fax 012-3426099 Consulate (Cape Town) Tel 021-4181276 Fax 021-4186068 Consulate (Durban) Tel 031-2076900 Fax 031-2075909
Oman
Yes
Yes
Embassy of Oman 2650 Brooklyn Tel 012-3464429/3460808 Fax 012-4604717
Pakistan
Yes
Yes
High Commission of Pakistan 312 Brooke Street Tel 012-3624072/3 Fax 012-3623967
Panama
Yes
Yes
Embassy of Panama 229 Olivier Street Tel 012-4606670 Fax 012-3465474
Papua New Guinea
Yes
Yes
High Commission of Australia 292 Orient Street Tel 012-4236000 Fax 012-3424222
Paraguay
No
Yes
Embassy of Paraguay 189 Strelitzia Road Tel 012-3471047 Fax 012-3470403
Peru
No
Visa exempted for a stay of up to 90 days for tourism purposes or if in transit for a maximum period of two (2) days. (Passengers must however be in possession of a return air ticket and be able to produce proof of sufficient funds for the duration of the stay, if requested.)South African passport holders traveling for business purposes do require a visa.
Yes
Embassy of Peru
Consular Section
Physical address: Brooklyn Gardens, Cnr Veale & Middel Street, Block B, 1st Floor, New Muckleneuk, Pretoria, 0181
Postal address: P O Box 907, Groenkloof, Pretoria, 0027
Tel: (012) 346-8744/1
Fax: (012) 346-8886
Philippines
No
Visa exempted if the stay does not exceed 21 days, provided the passenger hold valid air tickets for their return journey to port of origin or next point of destination and that the passports are valid for a period of not less than six (6) months beyond authorised stay.
Yes
Embassy of Philippines
Consular Section
Physical address: 54 Nicolson Street, Muckleneuk, Pretoria, 0181
Postal address: P O Box 2562, Brooklyn Square, Pretoria, 0075
Tel: (012) 346-0451/2
Fax: (012) 346-0454
Website: www.tourism.gov.ph or www.immigration.gov.ph
Poland
Yes
Yes
Embassy of Poland 14 Amos Street Tel 012-4302631/2 Fax 012-4302608
Portugal
Yes
Yes
Embassy of Portugal 57 George Storrar Drive Tel 012-3468224/4285 Fax 012-3465716 Consulate (Johannesburg) Tel 011-6220645-9 Fax 011-6220658 Consulate (Cape Town) Tel 021-4180080/1 Fax 021-4180084 Consulate (Durban) Tel 031-3057511 Fax 031-3046036
Qatar
Yes
Yes
Embassy of Qatar 355 Charles Street Tel 012-4521700 Fax 012-4521710
Reunion
Yes
Yes
French Consulate General (Johannesburg) Tel 011-7785600. French Consulate General (Cape Town) Tel 021-4231575.
Romania
Yes
Yes
Embassy of Romania 1171 Charles Street Tel 012-4609640 Fax 012-4606947
Russian Fed
Yes
Yes
Embassy of Russia 316 Menlo Park Tel 012-3621337/6872 Fax 012-3627090 Consulate (Cape Town) Tel 021-4183656 Fax 021-4192651
Rwanda
No
Maximum of 3 months
Yes
Embassy of Rwanda 983 Schoeman Street Tel 012-3426536 Fax 012-3427106
Samoa
No
Maximum 60 days
No
High Commission of Samoa 13 Culgoa Circuit (Canberra) Tel +61262865505 Fax +61262865678
Sao Tome
Yes
Yes
Saudi Arabia
Yes
Yes
Embassy of Saudi Arabia 711 Duncan Street Tel 012-3624230 Fax 012-3624240
Senegal
No
Embassy of th Republic of Senegal 57 Charles Street Tel 012-4605263 Fax 012-3465550
Serbia
Yes
Yes
Embassy of Serbia 163 Marais Street Tel 012-4605626/6103 Fax 012-4606003
Seychelles
No
A visitor’s permit is issued on arrival for a period of one (1) month (subject to the validity of return/onward ticket).
The fee for a visitors permit is free of charge for the first three (3) months.
Consulate of the Seychelles
Physical address: 81 William Nicol Drive, West End Office Park, Bryanston, Sandton
Postal address: P O Box 1548, Ferndale, 2160
Tel: (011) 706-8720
Fax: (011) 463-8891
Sierra Leone
Yes
Yes
Singapore
No
Visa exempted for a stay of maximum 30 days.
Yes
High Commission of Singapore
Physical address: 980 Schoeman Street, Hatfield, Pretoria, 0083
Postal address: P O Box 11809, Hatfield, Pretoria, 0028 Tel: (012) 430-6035 / 6498 / 7163 / 7505Fax: (012) 342-4425
Slovak Rep
Yes
Yes
Embassy of Slovakia 930 Arcadia Street Tel 012-3422051/2 Fax 012-3423688
Slovenia
Yes
Yes
Embassy of Slovinia (London) Tel +2072225400 Fax +2072225277
Solomon Islands
Yes
Yes
High Commission of Solomon Islands (Canberra) Tel +61262827030 Fax +612628027040
Somalia
Yes
Yes
South Korea
Yes
Yes
Embassy of South Korea 27 George Storrar Drive Tel 012-4602580 Fax 012-4601158
Spain
Yes
Yes
Embassy of Spain 337 Brooklyn Road Tel 012-4600123 Fax 012-4602280 Consulate (Cape Town) Tel 021-4222415 Fax 021-4222328
Sri Lanka
No
Maximum 30 days (Tourist only
Yes
High Commision of Sri Lanka 410 Alexander Street Tel 012-4607679 Fax 012-4607702
Sudan
Yes
Yes
Embassy of Sudan 1203 Pretorius Street Tel 012-3424538/7903 Fax 012-3424539/0940
Swaziland
No
South African passport holders are visa exempted.
Yes
High Commission of Swaziland Physical address: 715 Government Avenue, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0083
Postal address: P O Box 14294, Hatfield, Pretoria, 0028
Tel: (012) 344-1910/17/24
Fax: (012) 343-0455
Sweden
Yes
Yes
Embassy of Sweden 1166 Park Street Tel 012-4266400 Fax 012-4266464 Consulate (Cape Town) Tel 021-4181276 Fax 021-4186068 Consulate (Durba) Tel 031-2076900 Fax 031-2075909
Switzerland
Yes
Visa required from 12 December 2008
Yes
Embassy of Switzerland 225 Veale Street Tel 012-4520660 Fax 012-3466605 Consulate (Cape Town) Tel 021-4183665 Fax 021-4183688
Syria
Yes
Yes
Embassy of Syria 963 Schoeman Street Tel 012-3424701 Fax 012-3427402
Tahiti
Yes
Yes
French Consulate General (Johannesburg) Tel 011-7785600. French Consulate General (Cape Town) Tel 021-4231575.
Tajikistan
Yes
Yes
Tel: 099 98 71 185 88 23 fax: 099 38711372546
Tanzania
Yes
Yes
High Commission of Tanzania 822 George Ave Tel 012-3424393/71 Fax 012-4304383
Thailand
No
Tourists are visa exempted for a stay of no longer than 30 days, providing, on arrival, they can produce a confirmed onward air ticket and/or confirmed travel arrangements proving they will leave the Kingdom within 30 days of arrivalTourists staying longer than 30 days but not exceeding 60 days can apply for a tourist visa.
Yes
Embassy of Thailand
Physical address: 428 Hill Street, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0083
Postal address: P O Box 12080, Hatfield, Pretoria, 0028
Tel: (012) 342-4600 or 342-5470
Fax: (012) 342-3986
Website: www.thaiembassy.co.za
Togo
Yes
Yes
French Consulate General (Johannesburg) Tel 011-7785600. French Consulate General (Cape Town) Tel 021-4231575.
Tonga
Yes
Yes
Embassy of Tonga Tel +67626970/26969 Fax +6762697123360
Trinidad & Tobago
Yes
Yes
High Commission of Trinidad & Tobago 258 Lawley Street Tel 012-4609688 Fax 012-3467302
Tunisia
Yes
Yes
Embassy of Tunisia 850 Church Street Tel 012-3426282/3 Fax 012-3426284
Turkmenistan
Yes
Yes
TEL: 0990 312 441 71 22-24
Turkey
Yes
Maximum 30 days issued on Arrival
Yes
Embassy of Turkey 1067 Church Street Tel 012-3426053/4 Fax 012-3426052
Tuvalu
Yes
Yes
Uganda
Yes
Single Entry
Yes
High Commission of the Republic of Uganda
Physical address: 882 Church Street, Cnr Church and Balmoral Streets, Arcadia, Pretoria
Postal address: P O Box 12442, Hatfield, Pretoria, 0028
Tel: (012) 342-6031/2/3
Fax: (012) 342-6206
E-mail: ugacomer@telkomsa.net
Website: http://uganda.org.
Ukraine
Yes
Yes
Embassy of Ukraine 398 Marais Street Tel 012-4601946/3 Fax 012-4603042
United Arab Emirates
Yes
Yes
Embassy of UAE 992 Arcadia Street Tel 012-3427736 Fax 012-3427738
United Kingdom
Yes
Yes
High Commission of the United Kingdom Tel 012-4217800 Fax 012-4217888
www.vfs-uk-za.com
USA
Yes
Yes
Consulate General (Johannesburg) Tel 011-6448000 Fax 011-6466916 Consulate (Cape Town) Tel 021-7027300 Fax 021-7027493 Consulate (Durban) Tel 031-3057600 Fax 031-3057691
Uruguay
No
Yes
Consulate of Uruguay 1119 Burnette Street Tel 012-3626521/2 Fax 012-3626523
Uzbekistan
Yes
Yes
Tel: 312 441 38 71-72
Vanuatu
No
Maximum 30 days – issued on Arrival
Yes
Venezuela
No
Maximum 90 days
Yes
Embassy of Venezuela Hatfield Gables Tel 012-3626592/3/4/5 Fax 0123626591
Vietnam
Yes
Yes
Embassy of Vietnam 87 Brooks Street Tel 012-3628119 Fax 012-3628115
Yemen
Yes
Yes
Embassy of Yemen 329 Main Street Tel 012-4250760 Fax 012-4250762
Zambia
No
All South African passport holders, whether in transit or visiting Zambia do not need a visa to enter Zambia.
Yes
High Commission of the Republic of Zambia
Physical address: 1159 Ziervogel Street, Off Hamilton Street, Arcadia, Pretoria
Postal address: P O Box 12234, Hatfield, Pretoria
Tel: (012) 326-1847/54
Fax: (012) 326-2140
E-mail: info@zambiapretoria.net
Website: www.zambiapretoria.net
Zimbabwe
No
Yes
Consulate General (Johannesburg) Tel 011-8382156/9 Fax 011-8385620
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