Visa-free entry
South Africa visa requirements for U.S. citizens
U.S. citizens can visit South Africa for up to 90 days without a visa, but passport and blank-page rules are enforced strictly.
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South Africa visa-free entry for U.S. citizens
No visa is required for tourism or business visits up to 90 days.
- Government fee
- No fee
- Processing
- 0–1 days
- Max stay
- Up to 90 days.
Passport validity: At least 30 days beyond your departure date, with two completely blank facing pages.
Passport rules for South Africa
Passport must be valid for at least 30 days beyond your intended departure.
Blank pages: Two completely blank facing pages are required and strictly enforced.
Full entry requirements