Longest Visa-Free Stays for South Africa
Destinations where South Africa passport holders can stay the longest without a visa, sorted by allowed duration.
56
Total Destinations
5
180+ Days
46
90+ Days
55
30+ Days
Visa-Free Destinations by Duration for South Africa
| # | Destination | Status | Duration | Days Allowed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Georgia | Visa Free | 1 years | 1+ years |
| 2 | Antigua and Barbuda | Visa Free | 6 months | 6 months |
| 3 |  Barbados | Visa Free | 6 months | 6 months |
| 4 | Dominica | Visa Free | 6 months | 6 months |
| 5 |  Mauritius | Visa Free | 180 days | 6 months |
| 6 |  Fiji | Visa Free | 4 months | 4 months |
| 7 |  Vanuatu | Visa Free | 120 days | 4 months |
| 8 |  Angola | Visa Free | 90 days | 3 months |
| 9 |  Argentina | Visa Free | 90 days | 3 months |
| 10 |  Bahamas | Visa Free | 3 months | 3 months |
| 11 |  Benin | Visa Free | 90 days | 3 months |
| 12 |  Bolivia | Visa Free | 90 days | 3 months |
| 13 |  Botswana | Visa Free | 90 days | 3 months |
| 14 |  Brazil | Visa Free | 90 days | 3 months |
| 15 |  Chile | Visa Free | 90 days | 3 months |
| 16 |  Costa Rica | Visa Free | 90 days | 3 months |
| 17 |  Dominican Republic | Visa Free | 90 days | 3 months |
| 18 |  Ecuador | Visa Free | 90 days | 3 months |
| 19 |  El Salvador | Visa Free | 90 days | 3 months |
| 20 |  Gambia | Visa Free | 90 days | 3 months |
| 21 |  Ghana | Visa Free | 90 days | 3 months |
| 22 |  Grenada | Visa Free | 3 months | 3 months |
| 23 |  Guatemala | Visa Free | 90 days | 3 months |
| 24 |  Guyana | Visa Free | 3 months | 3 months |
| 25 |  Haiti | Visa Free | 3 months | 3 months |
| 26 |  Honduras | Visa Free | 90 days | 3 months |
| 27 |  Kenya | Visa Free | 90 days | 3 months |
| 28 |  Kiribati | Visa Free | 90 days | 3 months |
| 29 |  Lesotho | Visa Free | 90 days | 3 months |
| 30 |  Malawi | Visa Free | 90 days | 3 months |
| 31 |  Malaysia | Visa Free | 90 days | 3 months |
| 32 |  Mozambique | Visa Free | 3 months | 3 months |
| 33 |  Namibia | Visa Free | 3 months | 3 months |
| 34 |  Nicaragua | Visa Free | 90 days | 3 months |
| 35 |  Panama | Visa Free | 90 days | 3 months |
| 36 |  Paraguay | Visa Free | 90 days | 3 months |
| 37 |  Peru | Visa Free | 90 days | 3 months |
| 38 |  Russia | Visa Free | 90 days | 3 months |
| 39 |  Saint Vincent and the Grenadines | Visa Free | 3 months | 3 months |
| 40 |  Tanzania | Visa Free | 90 days | 3 months |
| 41 |  Trinidad and Tobago | Visa Free | 90 days | 3 months |
| 42 |  Tunisia | Visa Free | 3 months | 3 months |
| 43 |  Uruguay | Visa Free | 90 days | 3 months |
| 44 |  Venezuela | Visa Free | 90 days | 3 months |
| 45 |  Zambia | Visa Free | 90 days | 3 months |
| 46 |  Zimbabwe | Visa Free | 3 months | 3 months |
| 47 |  Thailand | Visa Free | 60 days | 2 months |
| 48 |  Saint Lucia | Visa Free | 6 weeks | 42 days |
| 49 | Eswatini | Visa Free | 30 days | 1 months |
| 50 |  Gabon | Visa Free | 30 days | 1 months |
| 51 |  Micronesia | Visa Free | 30 days | 1 months |
| 52 |  Philippines | Visa Free | 30 days | 1 months |
| 53 |  Qatar | Visa Free | 30 days | 1 months |
| 54 |  Rwanda | Visa Free | 30 days | 1 months |
| 55 |  Singapore | Visa Free | 30 days | 1 months |
| 56 |  Oman | Visa Free | 14 days | 14 days |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many countries can South Africa passport holders visit visa-free?
South Africa passport holders can visit 56 countries visa-free with a known stay duration.
How many countries allow South Africa citizens to stay over 180 days?
5 countries allow South Africa passport holders to stay for 180 days or more without a visa.
Which are the best countries for long stays with a South Africa passport?
The destinations listed above are sorted by maximum allowed stay duration for South Africa passport holders, from longest to shortest.