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South Africa
South Africa visa for Indonesian citizens
Entry requirement
Indonesian citizens need a visa for South Africa, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- South Africa visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at dirco.gov.za
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 Indonesia
South Africa has 1 mission in Indonesia, with its embassy in Jakarta.
South African citizens travelling to Indonesia
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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.
For a trip from Indonesia to South Africa, the published travel advice reads as follows: 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 Indonesian citizens can stay in South Africa
How long Indonesian citizens may stay in South Africa is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Indonesian citizens apply
The e-Visa for South Africa is applied for online on its official government portal; Indonesian citizens carry the approval when they travel.
South Africa’s neighbours for Indonesian citizens
Namibia admits Indonesian citizens visa-free. Eswatini and Lesotho require Indonesian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
South African citizens travelling to Indonesia
Indonesia issues South African citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Frequently asked questions
Do Indonesian citizens need a visa for South Africa?
Indonesian citizens need a visa for South Africa, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Where is the South African embassy in Indonesia?
The South African embassy in Indonesia is in Jakarta.
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 Indonesia?
Indonesia issues South African citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 30 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance.
Can Indonesian citizens enter South Africa visa-free?
No; Indonesian citizens need an e-Visa for South Africa.
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.