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South Africa visa for Mexican citizens
Entry requirement
Mexican citizens need a visa for South Africa, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
- Where to apply
- 3 missions
- Visa guide
- South Africa visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at embajadasudafrica.mx
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 Mexico
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- Honorary Consulate of South Africa in Cancún
Granada No. 30, Pacífíco, Supermanzana 2 A, 77500, Cancun, Quintana Roo, Cancún
- Honorary Consulate of South Africa in Guadalajara
Mexicalzingo 1665, P. A., Colonia Moderna, 44190, Guadalajara, Jalisco
All missions of South Africa in Mexico
South Africa has 3 missions in Mexico, with its embassy in Mexico City. Honorary consulates, which normally do not take visa applications: Cancún and Guadalajara.
South African citizens travelling to Mexico
South AfricaMexico Visa required Mexico 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.
Mexican citizens planning a trip to South Africa can compare how foreign ministries rate it: 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 Mexican citizens can stay in South Africa
How long Mexican citizens may stay in South Africa is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Mexican citizens apply
The e-Visa for South Africa is applied for online on its official government portal; Mexican citizens carry the approval when they travel.
South Africa’s neighbours for Mexican citizens
Botswana admits Mexican citizens visa-free. Eswatini and Lesotho require Mexican citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
South African citizens travelling to Mexico
South African citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Mexico.
Frequently asked questions
Do Mexican citizens need a visa for South Africa?
Mexican citizens need a visa for South Africa, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Where is the South African embassy in Mexico?
The South African embassy in Mexico is in Mexico City.
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 Mexico?
South African citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Mexico.
Can Mexican citizens enter South Africa visa-free?
No; Mexican 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.