Visa-free countries for South Africans (2026)
Of the 79 destinations we cover, 6 destinations let South Africans enter without a visa.
6 of these 18 destinations have been checked against official sources; the others are marked “not yet confirmed”.
Gulf States (2)
East Africa (3)
West & Central Africa (2)
Southern Africa (6)
- Angolanot yet confirmed · Not confirmedNeeds confirmation
- Malawinot yet confirmed · Not confirmedNeeds confirmation
- Mozambiquenot yet confirmed · Not confirmedNeeds confirmation
- Namibianot yet confirmed · Not confirmedNeeds confirmation
- Zambianot yet confirmed · Not confirmedNeeds confirmation
- Zimbabwenot yet confirmed · Not confirmedNeeds confirmation
Caucasus & Central Asia (1)
Southeast Asia (2)
East Asia (1)
The Americas (1)
Questions
How many countries can South Africans visit without a visa?
Of the 79 destinations we cover, 6 destinations let South Africans enter without a visa. Georgia, Hong Kong, Kenya, Malaysia, Oman, Thailand.
Where can South Africans stay longest?
Kenya, Malaysia: up to 90 days.
Are these lists official?
They are compiled from official sources and show which rules have been reviewed. Entry is decided by the border officer and the airline: confirm on the official portal before you book.