Full List of Countries Whose Citizens Can Visit South Africa Visa
South Africa has released its 2026 visa exemption list, allowing citizens from numerous countries across Africa, Europe, and the Americas to enter without a visa. The policy aims to facilitate easier travel, with stay durations varying based on nationality and passport type.
Why it matters
This policy significantly impacts international tourism and diplomatic relations for South Africa by streamlining entry requirements for major global economies.
Search option is now available at TUKO! Feel free to search the content on topics/people you enjoy reading about in the top right corner ;)
TUKO.co.ke journalist Harry Ivan Mboto has five years of experience reporting on politics and current affairs in Kenya
Travelling to South Africa could be much easier for millions of people after the country maintained visa-free access for dozens of nationalities in 2026.
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa. The country has released its 2026 list of countries whose citizens can visit South Africa without a visa. Photo: Cyril Ramaphosa. Source: Twitter South Africa has retained a comprehensive list of countries whose citizens can enter the country without first obtaining a visa, although the length of stay varies depending on nationality and the type of passport held.
France lists 13 countries eligible for visa-free travel, 1 African nation included
Get smarter about the news
Sign up free for a feed built around what you actually care about, Dive Deeper research on any story, and the full text of every article.
Create free accountAlready have an account? Sign in