Visitor Visa Types for South Africa

South Africa, at the moment, offers two types of visitor visa types:

The visa on arrival

South Africa tourist visa (eVisa)

In June 2019, the South Africa government will launch the South Africa tourist eVisa, an electronic visa that will simplify the process of obtaining a visa to visit the country. The full list of eligible countries is yet to be announced and may or may not include the countries currently required to obtain a South Africa tourist visa in person. Up-to -date information will be published on this site once made available by the government of South Africa

The visa on arrival is a South Africa visitor visa that allows its holder a stay of up to 30 days in the country. It is possible to extend the stay, however, travelers must pay 10 USD for each additional day they choose to stay in South Africa.

The tourist visa for South Africa is a requirement for citizens of 29 countries that aren’t eligible for the visa on arrival. To get this South Africa tourist visa it is necessary to go to an embassy or consulate and present a valid passport and complete an application form. To finalize the process, applicants need to pay a fee for the South Africa tourist visa.

The tourist eVisa for South Africa will be available through an online system. Applicants who wish to obtain a South Africa visitor visa will be able to complete an online form with their personal details and passport information. Eligible countries are to yet to be announced by the government of South Africa. It is expected that the electronic visitor visa for South Africa will make it easier for travelers to visit the country.