How long can you stay in South Africa?
Visa-free stay limits for South Africa, by passport, with the counting rule explained.
For 8 of the 11 passports we cover. Check yours below.
By passport
| Passport | Visa-free stay | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 🇺🇸 United States | 90 days per entry | — |
| 🇬🇧 United Kingdom | 90 days per entry | — |
| 🇨🇦 Canada | 90 days per entry | — |
| 🇦🇺 Australia | 90 days per entry | — |
| 🇳🇿 New Zealand | 90 days per entry | — |
| 🇯🇵 Japan | 90 days per entry | — |
| 🇰🇷 South Korea | 30 days per entry | — |
| 🇸🇬 Singapore | 90 days per entry | — |
| 🇧🇷 Brazil | 90 days per entry | — |
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | Visa required | — |
| 🇮🇱 Israel | Visa required | — |
How the days count
- Arrive in South Africa on 1 June — that's day 1 (entry and exit days both count).
- Your last legal day is 29 August (day 90).
- Each entry gets its own allowance, but repeated back-to-back entries ("border runs") can get you refused at the border.
If you overstay
Overstaying — even by a day or two — can mean fines, detention, deportation and a ban on coming back, and it can follow you on future visa applications. Penalties vary by country and by case, so confirm the current rules with the official source below.
Questions people ask
How long can Americans stay in South Africa?
Americans can stay in South Africa for up to 90 days per entry without a visa.
How long can British citizens stay in South Africa?
British citizens can stay in South Africa for up to 90 days per entry without a visa.
How long can Canadians stay in South Africa?
Canadians can stay in South Africa for up to 90 days per entry without a visa.
How long can Australians stay in South Africa?
Australians can stay in South Africa for up to 90 days per entry without a visa.
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This entry has not yet been manually verified against an official source. Treat it as a starting point and confirm before you travel.
Official source: www.dha.gov.za
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