List of all visa free countries for South Africans in 2020
Travelling is a hobby for most people in the world today, and especially for us here in South Africa. I am sure if you are reading this article, then you are one of those people that I am talking about, and you must have a list of dream countries that you want to visit in 2020. However, your dreams can be cut short with cases of visa denial and expensive visa applications right when you need to travel. This is why you need to read this article; grab a notebook and pen so that you can write down some visa free countries for South Africans in 2020 that you would like to visit.
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Taking a break from the busy schedules of work and life just to travel to a new country can be quite rejuvenating and fulfilling. Come to think of it; you just want to grab your travelling bag, pack your stuff and leave for your vacation! For so many people, this is only just but a dream when they are informed that their travel visa has been revoked as a result of various reasons. You certainly do not want to find yourself in such a situation; therefore, choose to travel to South African visa free countries and you will have nothing to worry about apart from packing all that you need for your trip!
How many countries are visa free for South African passport?
There are more than 100 countries in the world that you can visit as they are visa free travel for South Africa simply because there are laid-down agreements between the government of South Africa and those countries. This means that you can visit such countries anytime you want. There are also some countries that will offer you a visa upon arrival depending on the duration you wish to stay.
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Before you are allowed to leave South Africa, some of the documents that you ought to have in your possession include an international passport as well as a travel visa. An international passport stands for your national identity card to prove that you are indeed a South African citizen to the international world. On it, are your full names, a picture of your face and other vital details. A travel visa is also crucial when travelling to other countries and goes hand in hand with an international passport. It gives information on your reason for the visit, the locations you can freely move to, and the duration of your visit and states if or not you are allowed to work during your visit.
Visa free countries for South Africans
With so many visa restrictions being put in place by various countries’ governments, there is fear that travelling the world might become minimal. Some countries have imposed rules and regulations in a bid to minimize the rate at which immigrants are coming into their countries in search of a “better life”. The government of South Africa is in agreement with various countries where their citizens do not have to possess a visa travel document. This agreement has made life much easier for most travelers as they can now enjoy their visits. Here is a list of the countries you can visit without a travel visa. Also, keep in mind that visa rules and regulations are always subject to change. So, it is always recommended to check first with the embassy of the country that you would like to visit before booking your flight.
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- Angola – One can visit Angola with no travel visa for 30 days for each visit. The allowed days in a year is 90 for each person.
- Argentina – You will be allowed to stay in Argentina for 90 days.
- Antigua & Barbuda – This state is located between the Caribbean Sea and the Atlantic Ocean, and one can only stay for one month.
- The Bahamas – This state allows South Africans to enjoy a visa free entry for three months.
- Barbados- A Caribbean state that allows visa free entry for six months.
- Brazil – Visa-free entry is allowed for three months.
- Belarus – Your stay in Belarus will only be visa-free for three days. You, however, must first obtain an electronic pass.
- Belize
- Benin - Visa-free entry is permitted for 30 days.
- Botswana – 90 day period
- British Virgin Island – Visa-free entry is allowed for 30 days though can be prolonged.
- Cayman Island – You will enjoy a visa-free stay for six months.
- Chile – 90 day period
- Cook Islands – 31 day period
- Costa Rica – 90 days
- Dominica – 180 day period
- Dominican Republic – 1 month
- Ecuador – 3 months
- El Salvador – 3 months
- Eswatini
- Fiji- 120 days
- Gabon
- Georgia – 3 months within six months.
- Grenada – 90 day period
- Guatemala – 3 months
- Guyana- 90 days
- Haiti – A Caribbean state that allows South Africans a visa-free duration of 90 days.
- Honduras – 3 months
- Hong Kong
- Indonesia – 30 day period
- Ireland – This state is visa-free for South Africans for 180 days as long as you are not making your way from the UK to Ireland.
- Israel – 3 month
- Iran Kish Island
- Jamaica
- Kenya
- kosovo
- Lesotho – 1 month
- Malawi – Located in East Africa, you can enjoy up to 3 months stay.
- Malaysia – 3 month
- Mauritius – 3 month duration
- Micronesia Islands – This state is located in Oceania, South Africans have one month of stay.
- Montserrat
- Mozambique – 90 day period
- Namibia – 90 days
- Nicaragua – 90 day period
- Niue – 1 month
- Northern Cyprus – 90 days
- Palestine – You can visit Palestine visa-free but arrival through the Gaza is not allowed.
- Panama – This country is located in North America and South Africans can stay up to 6 months.
- Paraguay – 3 month period
- Peru – 180 day period
- Pitcairn Island
- Philippines – This state is located in Asia and offers a duration stay of 1 month.
- Qatar – 1 month
- Reunion – 90 days
- Russia
- Saint Lucia – 6 weeks
- Saint Kitts & Nevis – 90 days
- Saint Vincent & the Grenadines - 30 days
- Singapore – 1 month
- South Korea – 30 day period
- South Ossetia – Visiting this state requires you to have several visas to Russia. Also, you are required to give a 3-day prior notice before arrival.
- Tanzania – 90 day period
- Thailand – 30 days (air) or 15 days (land).
- The Falkland Islands
- Togo – 7 days
- Transnistria – Visa-free entry for South Africans through you are required to apply for a visa within 24 hours.
- Trinidad & Tobago – 90 day period
- Tunisia – 30 days
- Uruguay – 90 day period
- Vanuatu – This state is located in Oceania, and you can stay for one month.
- Venezuela – 90 days
- Vietnam
- Zambia – 90 day period
- Zimbabwe – 90 days
How many countries offer South African citizens visa upon arrival
Some states do not require you to have a visa during your travel, but you will be required to provide one upon arrival. The visa application process is quite friendly and affordable as you are only required to visit the travel website for the country you wish to visit and print out an application form.
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- Armenia – visa issued on arrival for 120 days duration stay.
- Bolivia – 90 day period
- Cambodia – 1 month
- Cape Verde – Located at the heart of West Africa
- Comoros
- Djibouti - You will be issued an electronic visa for 31 days.
- Ethiopia - Visa is issued on arrival for a 90 day period.
- Guinea-Bissau – 90 day period
- Iran – Conditions apply upon arrival
- Jordan – 1 month
- Kyrgyzstan – 30 day period
- Laos – A country that lies in the Asia continent permits South Africans a duration stay of 1 month.
- Madagascar – 30 days
- The Maldives – This state is situated in Asia, and one can stay up to 1 month
- Marshall Islands
- Mauritania
- Nepal - 3 months
- Palau – Found in Oceania and duration is up to 1 month
- Rwanda – 3 month period stay. You will be issued with an electronic visa upon arrival.
- Saint Helena - In this state, you will be issued with a visitor's pass upon arrival.
- Samoa – 60 days
- Senegal – 90 days stay. Visa issued on arrival
- Seychelles – 30 days
- Somalia – 30 day period
- Tajikistan – You can travel to this country visa-free if your entry point is Dushanbe International Airport and your stay will be 45 days. One can also access an electronic visa which allows you to enter the state through the various border points.
- Timor-Leste – 30 days
- Tuvalu – 30 days
- Uganda
Wrapping up
A person can make his/her way to the above countries without fear of being denied a visa. All this has been made possible by the South African government in collaboration with the above respective state governments. All that is required from you is to be a South African citizen and to have an international passport to visit visa free countries for South Africans. Also, remember that it is always better to contact the embassy of the country that you want to visit before buying your flight.
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