South Africa Visa Requirements, Fees & Application Guide
Most visitors need an e-Visa for South Africa — apply online and let HolidaySG handle it.
South Africa visa at a glance
- Government visa fee
- Free
- Processing time
- On arrival
- Validity
- Per entry
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Visa required?
- Singapore passport holders
Do you need a visa for South Africa?
Travellers from 90 days: Singapore, Malaysia, Japan, South Korea, USA, Canada, UK, most EU, Australia, NZ, Brazil, Argentina, Israel, Russia etc. 30 days: Hong Kong, Thailand, Türkiye, Malaysia*, Jordan, Peru etc. can generally enter South Africa without a visa. An e-Visa is available — INDIA = eVisa / ETA online via the Department of Home Affairs (evisa.dha.gov.za) — apply before travel. SINGAPORE = visa-free up to 90 days. No visa on arrival for Indians.. Singapore passport holders
Who does NOT need a visa
Passport holders from 90 days: Singapore, Malaysia, Japan, South Korea, USA, Canada, UK, most EU, Australia, NZ, Brazil, Argentina, Israel, Russia etc. 30 days: Hong Kong, Thailand, Türkiye, Malaysia*, Jordan, Peru etc. do not require a visa for South Africa for eligible short visits. Always confirm your passport type and length of stay against the official source before travelling.
Reviewed against official government sources (South Africa Department of Home Affairs) · Last verified 19 August 2026 · HolidaySG — licensed Singapore travel agency (TA04014).
Official South Africa visa options
Verified from government sources · 19 Aug 2026Visa-free entry
Official fee: Free- Validity
- Per entry
- Max stay
- 90 days
- Time to approval
- On arrival
- Processing time
- On arrival
- Where to apply
- https://www.dha.gov.za
Who needs it: Singapore passport holders
Visa-free: 90 days: Singapore, Malaysia, Japan, South Korea, USA, Canada, UK, most EU, Australia, NZ, Brazil, Argentina, Israel, Russia etc. 30 days: Hong Kong, Thailand, Türkiye, Malaysia*, Jordan, Peru etc.
Required documents
- Passport valid 30+ days beyond stay, 2 blank pages
- Return ticket
- Proof of funds/accommodation may be checked
Arrival card: None
Two blank passport pages strictly enforced.
Source: South Africa Department of Home Affairs · verified 19 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.
Visitor visa / ETA (phased rollout)
Official fee: Visitor visa approx. ZAR 425 (varies by reciprocity) + VFS fee; ETA fee reciprocal, not yet published- Validity
- Aligned to intended visit (up to 90 days)
- Max stay
- 90 days
- Processing time
- Visitor visa 5–10 working days at VFS; ETA usually 24–72 h
- Where to apply
- https://www.dha.gov.za/index.php/e-services
Who needs it: Nationals of eVisa-eligible countries incl. India
Required documents
- Passport valid 30+ days beyond departure with 2 blank pages
- Passport photos
- Return/onward ticket
- Proof of accommodation
- Bank statements / proof of funds
- Yellow fever certificate if arriving from endemic area
Arrival card: None
Extra charges: VFS/service fees where applicable
ETA scope still expanding through 2026 — confirm at application.
Source: South Africa Department of Home Affairs · verified 19 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.
Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) – pilot
- Max stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- https://www.dha.gov.za/index.php/e-services
Who needs it: Eligible nationals incl. India entering via OR Tambo, Cape Town or Lanseria airports
Required documents
- Passport
- Travel and accommodation details
- Proof of funds
Extra charges: A processing fee (draft ~ZAR 500) has been proposed
Source: Official government source · verified 19 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.
Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) – pilot
- Max stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- https://www.dha.gov.za/index.php/e-services
Who needs it: Eligible nationals incl. India entering via OR Tambo, Cape Town or Lanseria airports
Required documents
- Passport
- Travel and accommodation details
- Proof of funds
Extra charges: A processing fee (draft ~ZAR 500) has been proposed
Source: Official government source · verified 19 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.
Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) – pilot
- Max stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- https://www.dha.gov.za/index.php/e-services
Who needs it: Eligible nationals incl. India entering via OR Tambo, Cape Town or Lanseria airports
Required documents
- Passport
- Travel and accommodation details
- Proof of funds
Extra charges: A processing fee (draft ~ZAR 500) has been proposed
Source: Official government source · verified 19 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.
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