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South Africa visa for citizens of Micronesia

Visa required

South Africa requires citizens of Micronesia 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

For the tourist visa, South Africa’s official sources give a standard fee of ZAR 425.

Where citizens of Micronesia apply for a visa for South Africa

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

According to the official diplomatic lists used here, South Africa covers Micronesia from its embassy in Canberra, Australia (4,790 km from Palikir). Other nearest South African missions to Palikir are in Suva, Fiji (3,566 km), Tokyo, Japan (3,708 km) and Manila, the Philippines (4,140 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Micronesia is decided by South Africa, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.

South African citizens travelling to Micronesia

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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.

Citizens of Micronesia 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 citizens of Micronesia can stay in South Africa

How long citizens of Micronesia 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 Micronesia apply

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

South Africa’s neighbours for citizens of Micronesia

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

South African citizens travelling to Micronesia

South African citizens do not need a visa for Micronesia: stays of up to 30 days are visa-free.

Frequently asked questions

Do citizens of Micronesia need a visa for South Africa?

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

Is there an embassy of South Africa in Micronesia?

No. South Africa has no embassy in Micronesia. Official diplomatic lists name its embassy in Canberra, Australia for Micronesia.

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 Micronesia?

South African citizens do not need a visa for Micronesia: stays of up to 30 days are visa-free.

Can citizens of Micronesia enter South Africa visa-free?

No; citizens of Micronesia 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.