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South Africa visa for Haitian citizens

Visa required

South Africa requires Haitian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Where to apply
No mission in your country

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.

Where Haitian citizens apply for a visa for South Africa

South Africa has no embassy or consulate in Haiti on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.

South Africa looks after Haiti from abroad: the official diplomatic lists used here name an embassy in Kingston, Jamaica (472 km from Port-au-Prince) as the responsible post. Other nearest South African missions to Port-au-Prince are in Caracas, Venezuela (1,072 km) and Havana, Cuba (1,165 km). South Africa sets which of its missions takes applications from Haiti; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.

South African citizens travelling to Haiti

South AfricaHaiti Visa-free, 90 days Haiti visa for citizens of South Africa

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 Haiti 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.

Good to know

How long Haitian citizens can stay in South Africa

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

How Haitian citizens apply

South Africa has no embassy or career consulate in Haiti. Haitian citizens apply through a mission of South Africa accredited to Haiti from abroad; the official visa portal of South Africa names the right place.

South Africa’s neighbours for Haitian citizens

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

South African citizens travelling to Haiti

South African citizens can visit Haiti without a visa for up to 90 days.

Frequently asked questions

Do Haitian citizens need a visa for South Africa?

South Africa requires Haitian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Is there an embassy of South Africa in Haiti?

No. South Africa has no embassy in Haiti. Official diplomatic lists name its embassy in Kingston, Jamaica for Haiti.

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 Haiti?

South African citizens can visit Haiti without a visa for up to 90 days.

Can Haitian citizens enter South Africa visa-free?

No; Haitian 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.