Do you actually need a visa?
Several countries are visa-free for South Africans. If you don't need a visa, we won't sell you one. Here's the current status for popular destinations — always confirm on the official government portal before you travel, because rules change.
No visa needed — just show up (with the right entry card)
These destinations let South African passport holders enter without a visa. Some still require a free online arrival card or travel authorisation — that's not a visa, but you must complete it.
| Destination | Status | What's required | Verify on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kenya | Visa-free | eTA-exempt, up to 90 days | Official Kenya eTA portal |
| Mauritius | Visa-free | Up to 90 days on arrival | Mauritius immigration |
| Singapore | Visa-free | 30 days; complete the free SG Arrival Card (SGAC) | ICA Singapore |
| Malaysia | Visa-free | 90 days; complete the free MDAC card | Malaysia Digital Arrival Card |
| Maldives | Visa-free | Free visa-on-arrival, 30 days | Maldives immigration |
| Seychelles | Visa-free | Travel Authorisation completed online before arrival | Seychelles Travel Authorisation |
| Tanzania | Visa-free | 90 days (SADC). Zanzibar may require travel insurance — confirm | Tanzania immigration |
| Thailand | Visa-exempt | Allowance reverting to 30 days (cabinet-approved 19 May 2026; effective ~15 days after Royal Gazette — some travellers in the transition may still receive 60). TDAC arrival card required. | Thai e-Visa / TDAC |
An online visa — quick, and EasyVisa can handle it
These need a visa, but it's an online application with no biometrics appointment. This is our Tier 1 service (R1,200): we prepare and guide, you pay the government portal directly.
| Destination | Status | What's required | Verify on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkey | e-Visa | Free e-visa + ~US$12 travel insurance | Official Turkey e-Visa |
| India | e-Visa | e-Visa, currently gratis for South Africans | Indian e-Visa portal |
| Vietnam | e-Visa | e-Visa ~US$25 (single) / US$50 (multiple) | Vietnam e-Visa portal |
| Egypt | e-Visa | e-Visa ~US$30 (single) / US$65 (multiple), or visa-on-arrival ~US$30 | Egypt e-Visa portal |
| Sri Lanka | ETA | Electronic Travel Authorisation ~US$50 | Sri Lanka ETA portal |
| UAE | e-Visa | e-Visa ~AED 350 | Official UAE / GDRFA portal |
| Saudi Arabia | eVisa | eVisa ~SAR 535 (includes insurance) | Saudi eVisa portal |
A full visa application with an in-person appointment
These need a biometric visa: an application, supporting documents, and a fingerprint appointment (and sometimes an interview). This is our Tier 2 service (R3,500) — we handle the application, you attend the appointment.
| Destination | Status | What's required | Verify on |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | Visa required | Standard Visitor visa ~£135 (from April 2026); biometrics at a visa centre | UK Gov / TLScontact |
| Schengen (Europe) | Visa required | Short-stay Schengen visa ~€90; appointment at the relevant consulate / VFS | Relevant embassy / VFS Global |
| United States | Visa required | B1/B2 visa, ~US$185 MRV fee; interview at the JHB, CPT or DBN consulate (not Pretoria) | US Travel Docs (South Africa) |
| Canada | Visa required | Visitor visa ~C$185 (includes biometrics); apply online via IRCC | IRCC (Canada.ca) |
| Australia | Visa required | Visitor visa subclass 600, ~A$200; online lodgement | Australian Home Affairs |
| New Zealand | Visa required | Visitor visa from ~NZ$441 (already includes the NZ$100 IVL) | Immigration New Zealand |
| China | Visa required | Tiered fee; in-person application at the CVASC centre in JHB, CPT or DBN (not Pretoria) | Chinese Visa Application Service Centre |
| Morocco | Visa required | Visa required; an e-Visa is available only if you hold a valid Schengen / UK / US visa or residence permit, otherwise consular application | Morocco e-Visa / consulate |
If you don't need a visa, we'll say so
Our job is to make travel easier, not to sell you something you don't need. If your destination is visa-free, we'll point you to the right (usually free) arrival card and wish you a good trip.
Visa rules and fees change frequently. Everything on this page is indicative and was checked for South African passport holders — always confirm the current requirement on the official government portal before booking flights.