South Africa Passport
Mobility & Visa Access.
Explore the international mobility profile of the South Africa passport, including visa-free access, visa on arrival, ETA, eVisa and destinations requiring a visa.
South Africa Passport At A Glance.
Current international access across the principal visa and travel-authorisation categories.
Where Can South Africa Passport Holders Travel?
Explore destinations by current entry-access category. Visa Free is shown first; open any category to review its destinations. Requirements can change and should always be verified before travel.
Visa Free 60 destinations
Visa on Arrival 33 destinations
ETA 5 destinations
eVisa 29 destinations
Visa Required 71 destinations
Understanding South Africa Passport Mobility.
The Universal Passport Index presents passport mobility through the number of destinations accessible across visa-free, visa on arrival, ETA and eVisa arrangements, alongside destinations where a visa is required.
The South Africa passport currently records a mobility score of 127. This figure is an informational measure of current travel access and should not be interpreted as a guarantee of admission, residency rights or a global passport ranking.
Entry rules may depend on the purpose and duration of travel, previous travel history and other individual circumstances. Travellers should confirm the latest requirements with the relevant authorities before departure.
Compare South Africa With Another Passport.
Select another passport to compare current mobility and destination-access categories.
Before You Travel.
Passport mobility and entry information is provided for general informational purposes only. Visa policies, admission conditions and entry requirements may change without notice. Travellers should verify current requirements directly with the relevant government, embassy, consular authority or official immigration service before travel.
Looking Beyond Passport Mobility?
Universal helps internationally mobile individuals and families consider citizenship, residency and cross-border planning within the context of their wider objectives, coordinating with appropriate professional advisers where specialist advice is required.
