Marshall Islands
South Africa
South Africa visa for citizens of the Marshall Islands
Entry requirement
Citizens of the Marshall Islands need a visa for South Africa, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- South Africa visa guide
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 citizens of the Marshall Islands apply for a visa for South Africa
South Africa has no embassy or consulate in Marshall Islands on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- High Commission of South Africa in Canberra5,260 km
State Circle, Canberra
- High Commission of South Africa in Suva2,910 km
Kimberley Street 16, Suva
- Embassy of South Africa in Tokyo4,525 km
4rth Floor, Hanzomon First Building, 1-4 Kojimachi - CHIYODA-KU, Tokyo, 102-0083
South Africa looks after the Marshall Islands from abroad: the official diplomatic lists used here name an embassy in Canberra, Australia (5,260 km from Majuro) as the responsible post. Measured from Majuro, other South African embassies and consulates are closest in Suva, Fiji (2,910 km) and Tokyo, Japan (4,525 km). South Africa sets which of its missions takes applications from the Marshall Islands; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.
South African citizens travelling to the Marshall Islands
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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 the Marshall Islands 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). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long citizens of the Marshall Islands can stay in South Africa
How long citizens of the Marshall Islands may stay in South Africa is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How citizens of the Marshall Islands apply
South Africa has no embassy or career consulate in the Marshall Islands. Citizens of the Marshall Islands apply through a mission of South Africa accredited to the Marshall Islands from abroad; the official visa portal of South Africa names the right place.
South Africa’s neighbours for citizens of the Marshall Islands
Eswatini and Lesotho require citizens of the Marshall Islands to obtain a visa in advance.
South African citizens travelling to the Marshall Islands
South African citizens receive their visa for the Marshall Islands at the border; it covers up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of the Marshall Islands need a visa for South Africa?
Citizens of the Marshall Islands need a visa for South Africa, obtained before travel.
Is there an embassy of South Africa in the Marshall Islands?
No. South Africa has no embassy in the Marshall Islands. Official diplomatic lists name its embassy in Canberra, Australia for the Marshall Islands.
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 the Marshall Islands?
South African citizens receive their visa for the Marshall Islands at the border; it covers up to 90 days.
Can citizens of the Marshall Islands enter South Africa visa-free?
No; citizens of the Marshall Islands 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.