PLEASE NOTE the information in this article was correct in 2015, PLEASE CHECK with the local embassy before travel.

NOTES (updated):

— This list includes visas on arrival (for which you might have to pay)

— Although some of the islands mentioned are not linked to a continent, they were grouped with countries in that region for clarity.

— South Africans do require a visa for Turkey, although it is free and requires only an online application. A visa on arrival is no longer an option.

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