Visa-free countries in the Americas for South Africans

South African passport holders can visit 15 countries in the Americas without a visa. Here's how long you can stay in each, and who confirmed it.

Last checked 5 October 2026. Each country links to its full entry rules and official sources.

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ArgentinaNo warnings90 days +extOfficial sourceBelizeNo warnings30 days +extOfficial sourceBoliviaNo warnings90 days a yearOfficial sourceBrazilNo warnings90 days +extOfficial sourceChileNo warnings90 days +extOther governmentsCosta RicaNo warnings180 daysOfficial sourceEcuadorNo warnings90 days a yearOfficial sourceGuatemalaNo warnings90 daysOther governmentsGuyanaNo warnings30 days +extOfficial sourceHondurasTravel with caution90 daysOther governmentsPanamaNo warnings90 daysOfficial sourceParaguayNo warnings90 days +extOther governmentsPeruNo warnings183 daysOfficial sourceUruguayNo warnings90 days +extOfficial sourceVenezuelaTravel not advised90 days +extOther governments

Still being confirmed

Our research points this way, but we haven't confirmed it on an official source yet.

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El SalvadorNo warnings90 daysNot yet confirmedNicaraguaTravel with caution90 daysNot yet confirmed

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