KuwaitSouth Africa

South Africa visa for Kuwaiti citizens

Visa required

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

Where to apply
1 mission

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 Kuwait

  • Embassy of South Africa in Hawalli

    Embassy · Hawalli

    Salwa Block 10, Street 1, House 91, Villa No 3, Kuwait City, Ḩawallī

    Today 08:00–16:00

South Africa has 1 mission in Kuwait, with its embassy in Hawalli.

South African citizens travelling to Kuwait

South AfricaKuwait Visa required Kuwait 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.

For a trip from Kuwait 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 Kuwaiti citizens can stay in South Africa

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

How Kuwaiti citizens apply

In Kuwait, applications go to the South African embassy in Hawalli, or to a visa centre acting for South Africa; fees, documents and processing times are published by South Africa.

South Africa’s neighbours for Kuwaiti citizens

Eswatini and Botswana admit Kuwaiti citizens visa-free. Lesotho requires Kuwaiti citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

South African citizens travelling to Kuwait

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

Frequently asked questions

Do Kuwaiti citizens need a visa for South Africa?

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

Where is the South African embassy in Kuwait?

The South African embassy in Kuwait is in Hawalli.

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 Kuwait?

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

Can Kuwaiti citizens enter South Africa visa-free?

No; Kuwaiti 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.