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South Africa visa for citizens of Myanmar

Visa required

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

Where to apply
1 mission

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.

South African missions in Myanmar

South Africa has 1 mission in Myanmar. Honorary consulates, which normally do not take visa applications: Yangon.

According to the official diplomatic lists used here, South Africa covers Myanmar from its embassy in Bangkok, Thailand (817 km from Nay Pyi Taw). Other nearest South African missions to Nay Pyi Taw are in Hanoi, Vietnam (1,023 km) and Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (1,942 km). South Africa sets which of its missions takes applications from Myanmar; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.

South African citizens travelling to Myanmar

South AfricaMyanmar e-Visa Myanmar 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.

Citizens of Myanmar 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). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.

Good to know

How long citizens of Myanmar can stay in South Africa

How long citizens of Myanmar 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 Myanmar apply

South Africa has no embassy or career consulate in Myanmar, and its honorary consulate in Yangon normally does not issue visas. Citizens of Myanmar apply through a mission of South Africa accredited to Myanmar from abroad; the official visa portal of South Africa names the right place.

South Africa’s neighbours for citizens of Myanmar

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

South African citizens travelling to Myanmar

South African citizens need an e-Visa for Myanmar, applied for online before travel.

Frequently asked questions

Do citizens of Myanmar need a visa for South Africa?

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

Is there an embassy of South Africa in Myanmar?

No. South Africa has no embassy in Myanmar, only honorary consulates in Yangon. Official diplomatic lists name its embassy in Bangkok, Thailand for Myanmar.

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 Myanmar?

South African citizens need an e-Visa for Myanmar, applied for online before travel.

Can citizens of Myanmar enter South Africa visa-free?

No; citizens of Myanmar 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.