Which countries give South Africans a visa on arrival?

16 countries give South African passport holders a visa on arrival, including Burundi, Cambodia, Cape Verde, Comoros, Djibouti, Egypt.

Visa on arrival for South Africans

South African passport holders can get a visa on arrival in 16 countries. Fees and conditions vary, so check each country's page before you fly.

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

DestinationTravel adviceStayConfirmed by

BurundiNo warnings30 days +extOther governments

CambodiaTravel with caution30 days +extOfficial source

Cape VerdeNo warnings30 days +extOther governments

ComorosNo warnings45 days +extOther governments

DjiboutiNo warnings90 days +extOther governments

EgyptTravel with caution30 days +extOther governments

IndonesiaNo warnings30 days +extOther governments

JordanNo warnings30 days +extOther governments

MadagascarNo warnings90 days +extOfficial source

MaldivesNo warnings30 days +extOfficial source

Marshall IslandsNo warnings90 days +extOfficial source

NepalNo warnings90 days +extOther governments

PalauNo warnings30 days +extOfficial source

RwandaTravel with caution30 days +extOfficial source

Sierra LeoneNo warnings30 days +extOfficial source

Timor-LesteNo warnings30 days +extOfficial source

Still being confirmed

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

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Guinea-BissauNo warnings90 daysNot yet confirmed

SenegalNo warnings30 days +extNot yet confirmed

TuvaluNo warnings30 days +extNot yet confirmed

Before you go

How it works

You get the visa when you land, not before. Expect to fill in a form, pay a fee and show supporting documents at the immigration desk. The visa is stamped or stuck into your passport there.

What to have ready

The fee in an accepted currency (some countries only take US dollars in cash), a return or onward ticket, your accommodation details, and a spare passport photo in case it's asked for. Make sure your passport has blank pages for the visa.

Check where it's issued

Some countries only issue visas on arrival at main international airports, not at every land border. If you're arriving overland, check the destination page first.

Applying online instead

Several visa-on-arrival countries also offer an e-visa, which saves time in the queue. Where one exists, the destination page links to the official government portal.

More lists: Visa-free countries, Apply online (e-visa and ETA), Schengen visa. Or see all destinations.