Pakistan
South Africa
South Africa visa for Pakistani citizens
Entry requirement
Pakistani 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
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 Pakistan
- High Commission of South Africa in Islamabad
House 7, Street 58, Sector F-7/4, Islamabad, 5120
- Honorary Consulate of South Africa in Lahore
Treet Corporation, Kot Lahkpat, Lahore
- Honorary Consulate of South Africa in Karachi
60 Old Clifton, Hatim Alvi Road, Karachi
All missions of South Africa in Pakistan
South Africa has 3 missions in Pakistan, with its embassy in Islamabad. Honorary consulates, which normally do not take visa applications: Lahore and Karachi.
South African citizens travelling to Pakistan
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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.
Before travelling from Pakistan to South Africa, it helps to know the official travel advice: 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 Pakistani citizens can stay in South Africa
How long Pakistani citizens may stay in South Africa is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Pakistani citizens apply
The e-Visa for South Africa is applied for online on its official government portal; Pakistani citizens carry the approval when they travel.
South Africa’s neighbours for Pakistani citizens
Eswatini and Lesotho require Pakistani citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
South African citizens travelling to Pakistan
South African citizens need an e-Visa for Pakistan, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 30 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Pakistan and South Africa.
Frequently asked questions
Do Pakistani citizens need a visa for South Africa?
Pakistani citizens need a visa for South Africa, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Where is the South African embassy in Pakistan?
The South African embassy in Pakistan is in Islamabad.
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 Pakistan?
South African citizens need an e-Visa for Pakistan, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 30 days.
Can Pakistani citizens enter South Africa visa-free?
No; Pakistani 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.