South Africa: entry, stay and taxes
Data as of 28 Oct 2026
South Africa. Entry types in this data: 6. Long-stay routes: 2. Tax system: Worldwide income.
Who can enter and how
| Entry type | Status | Stay | Nationalities |
|---|---|---|---|
| Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) | eTA | 90 days · 90 days in 365 days | 4 |
| Visitor e-Visa | E-visa | 90 days | 23 |
| Visa exemption (90 days) | Visa-free | 90 days | 77 |
| Visa exemption (90 days per year) | Visa-free | 90 days · 90 days in 365 days | 8 |
| Visa exemption (30 days) | Visa-free | 30 days | 23 |
| Visitor's visa (consular) | Embassy visa | 90 days | 78 |
Border rules
- Passport validity on arrival: 30 days
- Arrival card: SARS Online Traveller Declaration (South African Traveller Management System)
Long-stay routes
Tax residency
Sources
- Visa policy of South Africa
- South Africa: Electronic Travel Authorization Requirement Updates
- South Africa: ETA officially launched, more countries to be added in the coming weeks
- DHA launches Electronic Travel Authorisation platform to boost tourism, curb corruption
- South Africa declares its Electronic Travel Authorization fully rolled out
- Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA)
- Out of 54 African Countries, South Africa Names Selected Few Eligible for eVisa
- Visitor e-Visa
- Exempt countries
- Passport Holders Exempt From South African Visas
- Visa Exemption List for South Africa
- Visa Exemption 12 09 2025 updated (PDF)
- The South African Digital Nomad Visa