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The visa policy of South Africa is how the South African government determines who may and may not enter South Africa. Visitors to South Africa must obtain a visa from one of the South African diplomatic missions unless they come from one of the visa-exempt countries, in which case they get a "Port of Entry Visa".
Visa requirements for South African citizens are administrative entry restrictions by the authorities of other states placed on citizens of the Republic of South Africa. As of 2024, South African citizens had visa-free or visa on arrival access to 106 countries and territories, ranking the South African passport 47th in the world according to ...
A foreigner who intends studying in South Africa must apply for a study visa. [13] ... The spouse of no less than 5 years (by marriage or life-partnership) of a South ...
The spouse of a South African national after a "prescribed period" of residency and provided they are approved for permanent residency; or [16] [17] [Notes 1] Persons who have exceptional circumstances may be naturalised without meeting requirements at the discretion of the Minister of Home Affairs. [13] [17]
Dependent visa, issued to certain family members of holder of a long-stay visa of certain other types (e.g., to spouse and children of a qualified employee holding a temporary worker visa). Digital nomad visa , for digital nomads who want to temporarily reside in a country while performing remote work.
Issuing visas for visitors to South Africa (although visa applications pass through embassies or consulates which are part of the Department of International Relations and Cooperation). Managing immigration to South Africa and naturalisation of permanent immigrants. Handling refugees and asylum seekers in South Africa.
A South African passport is a valid proof of citizenship document according to South African nationality law. As of January 2025, citizens of South Africa enjoyed visa-free access to 103 countries, of which some countries may require pre-travel registration according to the Henley Passport Index.
Minimum of 5 South African citizens/residents to be employed. [37] See Business permit. [38] No specific category. May fall under Exceptional Skills or Quota work permit. [39] Spousal visa. Proof of cohabitation and shared finances. [40] Not applicable. Children born in South Africa to foreign nationals will obtain the same status as their parents.