107 Countries South Africans Can Travel to Visa-Free, Including Brazil, Ireland and Mauritius

• The South African passport currently holds 54th position in the world, making it an array of opportunities for its holders
• Not only does it hold a favourable position, but it also allows its citizens to travel to 107 countries visa-free
• South Africa maintained its position on the Passport Index, but the power of the green and gold booklet had dropped steadily since 2006 when it was in 37th position

South Africans can enjoy visa-free travel to a whopping 107 countries. Mzansi ranks 54th on the passport index for 2023.

The South African passport is currently sitting in the 54th place on the Henley Passport Index.

Countries you can visit visa-free in Africa

Africa is most notable to tourists for its diverse cultural heritage, reflected in its music, dance and arts. Its wildlife is also a great attraction, boasting some of the world's greatest wildlife, including lions, elephants, giraffes, zebras and more.

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Also playing a big role in attracting tourists is its natural wonders, beaches, and diverse flavourful African cuisine, with many unique dishes.

People with a South African passport can visit 35 African countries without a visa. Below is a list of the countries you can visit visa-free in Africa and the duration of your stay per visit.

35 countries in Africa that South Africans can visit without a visa

1. Angola
2. Benin
3. Botswana
4. Burundi *
5. Cape Verde Islands *
6. Comoro Islands *
7. Djibouti *
8. Egypt *
9. eSwatini
10. Ethiopia *
11. Gabon
12. Ghana *
13. Guinea-Bissau *
14. Kenya
15. Lesotho
16. Madagascar
17. Malawi
18. Mauritania *
19. Mauritius
20. Mozambique
21. Namibia
22. Nigeria *
23. Reunion
24. Rwanda
25. Senegal
26. Seychelles *
27. Sierra Leone *
28. Somalia *
29. St. Helena *
30. Tanzania
31. The Gambia
32. Togo *
33. Tunisia
34. Zambia
35. Zimbabwe

• Destinations marked with * give visas on arrival

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4 Countries in Europe that South Africans don't need a visa for

1. Georgia
2. Ireland
3. Kosovo
4. Russian Federation

You can visit 16 destinations in the Caribbean visa-free

1. Antigua and Barbuda
2. Bahamas
3. Barbados
4. British Virgin Islands
5. Cayman Islands
6. Dominica
7. Dominican Republic
8. Grenada
9. Haiti
10. Jamaica
11. Montserrat
12. St. Kitts and Nevis
13. St. Lucia
14. St. Vincent and the Grenadines
15. Trinidad and Tobago
16. Turks and Caicos Island

17 places South Africans can visit in Asia with no visa

1. Cambodia *
2. Hong Kong (SAR China)
3. Indonesia *
4. Kyrgyzstan *
5. Laos *
6. Macao (SAR China)
7. Malaysia
8. Maldives *
9. Nepal *
10. Pakistan **
11. Philippines
12. Singapore
13. South Korea **
14. Sri Lanka **
15. Tajikistan *
16. Thailand
17. Timor-Leste *

• Destinations marked with * give visas on arrival

18 visa-free destinations South Africans can explore in the Americas

1. Argentina
2. Belize
3. Bolivia *
4. Brazil
5. Chile
6. Costa Rica
7. Ecuador
8. El Salvador
9. Falkland Islands
10. Guatemala
11. Guyana
12. Honduras
13. Nicaragua
14. Panama
15. Paraguay
16. Peru
17. Uruguay
18. Venezuela

• Destinations marked with * give visas on arrival

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9 Stunning places South Africans can visit without a visa in the Oceania region

1. Cook Islands
2. Fiji
3. Marshall Islands *
4. Micronesia
5. Niue
6. Palau Islands *
7. Samoa *
8. Tuvalu *
9. Vanuatu

• Destinations marked with * give visas on arrival

South Africa introduces eVisa

Briefly News previously reported on the new eVisa system developed to provide smoother and faster authorisations for trusted visitors and returning citizens. This new development eliminates the need to visit the consulate or embassy, which has been the case for anyone applying for a visa.

The eVisa is an electronic travel permit system, allowing individuals who want to visit South Africa to do so more easily. Applications and approval are done online, stamping out the need for in-person stamps or stickers in passports.

Source: Briefly News