Get a South Africa Visa
Tourist Travel Requirements for a South Africa Visa for Australian Citizens
Visa Exempt
Visa exempt for a stay of up to 90 days. The traveller must:
- Hold a passport valid at least 30 days beyond the period of intended stay
- Hold a machine-readable passport
- Hold proof of sufficient funds
- Hold proof of onward/return airline tickets
- Hold proof of purpose of trip
- Hold all documents required for the next destination
- Hold a visa for the next destination, if required
- Confirm with the airline that boarding will be permitted without a visa as these conditions are subject to change
This May Pertain to You
For additional information relating to former South African Nationals, specific Yellow Fever vaccination requirements (including date of certificate issuance requirements) and minors travelling to South Africa, please carefully review the information listed on the links below:
- Yellow Fever Requirements - http://www.sahc.org.au/yellow-fever.htm
- Former South African Nationals - http://www.sahc.org.au/citizenship.htm
- Minors - http://www.dha.gov.za/index.php/statements-speeches/621-updated-advisory-new-requirements-for-children-travelling-through-south-african-ports-of-entry
Business Travel Requirements for a South Africa Visa for Australian Citizens
Visa Exempt
Visa exempt for a stay of up to 90 days. The traveller must:
- Hold a passport valid at least 30 days beyond the period of intended stay
- Hold a machine-readable passport
- Hold proof of sufficient funds
- Hold proof of onward/return airline tickets
- Hold proof of purpose of trip
- Hold all documents required for the next destination
- Hold a visa for the next destination, if required
- Confirm with the airline that boarding will be permitted without a visa as these conditions are subject to change
This May Pertain to You
For additional information relating to former South African Nationals, specific Yellow Fever vaccination requirements (including date of certificate issuance requirements) and minors travelling to South Africa, please carefully review the information listed on the links below:
- Yellow Fever Requirements - http://www.sahc.org.au/yellow-fever.htm
- Former South African Nationals - http://www.sahc.org.au/citizenship.htm
- Minors - http://www.dha.gov.za/index.php/statements-speeches/621-updated-advisory-new-requirements-for-children-travelling-through-south-african-ports-of-entry
South Africa Visa FAQ
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When is the best time to apply for my South Africa visa?
The best time to apply for your South Africa visa is 1-2 months before your travel date. However, if you are running short on time, we may be able to process your visa on a faster service at the Embassy’s discretion. -
Do I have to send you my passport to get a South Africa visa? Is it safe to send a passport?
Yes. You will need to send your actual passport, not a copy of it. The South Africa visa is stamped on your passport and will become one of your passport pages. Visa request cannot be processed without your original passport. Because of the importance of your passport, we strongly suggest that you send your application using our secure collection service.
