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South Africa visa for Bangladeshi citizens

Visa required

Bangladeshi citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to South Africa.

Where to apply
1 mission

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index

Which South Africa visa?

Visitor's visa (section 11 of the Immigration Act) and visa-exempt holiday visits

Key facts

Fee
ZAR 425

All visa types for South Africa

South Africa’s tourist visa costs ZAR 425 at the standard rate published by its authorities.

South African missions in Bangladesh

South Africa has 1 mission in Bangladesh. Honorary consulates, which normally do not take visa applications: Chittagong.

According to the official diplomatic lists used here, South Africa covers Bangladesh from its embassy in New Delhi, India (1,427 km from Dhaka). Measured from Dhaka, other South African embassies and consulates are closest in Bangkok, Thailand (1,538 km) and Hanoi, Vietnam (1,615 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Bangladesh is decided by South Africa, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.

South African citizens travelling to Bangladesh

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Travel advice for South Africa

  • US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
  • UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
  • German Foreign Office No travel warning

What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.

Before travelling from Bangladesh to South Africa, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates South Africa at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 26 May 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to South Africa (updated 5 November 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for South Africa (updated 28 October 2026).

Good to know

How long Bangladeshi citizens can stay in South Africa

How long Bangladeshi citizens may stay in South Africa is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.

How Bangladeshi citizens apply

South Africa has no embassy or career consulate in Bangladesh, and its honorary consulate in Chittagong normally does not issue visas. Bangladeshi citizens apply through a mission of South Africa accredited to Bangladesh from abroad; the official visa portal of South Africa names the right place.

South Africa’s neighbours for Bangladeshi citizens

Eswatini and Lesotho require Bangladeshi citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

South African citizens travelling to Bangladesh

Bangladesh requires South African citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. The rule is the same in both directions between Bangladesh and South Africa.

Frequently asked questions

Do Bangladeshi citizens need a visa for South Africa?

Bangladeshi citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to South Africa.

Is there an embassy of South Africa in Bangladesh?

No. South Africa has no embassy in Bangladesh, only honorary consulates in Chittagong. Official diplomatic lists name its embassy in New Delhi, India for Bangladesh.

How much does the South Africa tourist visa cost?

South Africa’s official sources give a standard fee of ZAR 425 for the tourist visa.

Do South African citizens need a visa for Bangladesh?

Bangladesh requires South African citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Can Bangladeshi citizens enter South Africa visa-free?

No; Bangladeshi citizens need a visa for South Africa obtained in advance.

Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.