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South Africa visa for Palestinian citizens
Entry requirement
South Africa requires Palestinian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- 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
For the tourist visa, South Africa’s official sources give a standard fee of ZAR 425.
Where Palestinian citizens apply for a visa for South Africa
South Africa has no embassy or consulate in Palestine on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- Embassy of South Africa in Tel Aviv24 km
Sason Hogi Tower, 17th floor Reception, 12 Abba Hillel Silver Street, Ramat Gan, Tel Aviv
- Embassy of South Africa in Damascus222 km
7 Jadet Kouraish, Al-Ghazaoui Street, West Mezzeh, Damascus
- Embassy of South Africa in Giza402 km
Building No. 11, Road 200/203, Degla Maadi, Cairo, 11728, Giza
Measured from Palestine, South African embassies and consulates are closest in Tel Aviv, Israel (24 km), Damascus, Syria (222 km) and Giza, Egypt (402 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Palestine 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 Palestine
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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.
Palestinian 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). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Palestinian citizens can stay in South Africa
How long Palestinian citizens may stay in South Africa is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Palestinian citizens apply
South Africa has no embassy or career consulate in Palestine. Palestinian citizens apply through a mission of South Africa accredited to Palestine from abroad; the official visa portal of South Africa names the right place.
South Africa’s neighbours for Palestinian citizens
Eswatini admits Palestinian citizens visa-free. Lesotho requires Palestinian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
South African citizens travelling to Palestine
South African citizens do not need a visa to travel to Palestine.
Frequently asked questions
Do Palestinian citizens need a visa for South Africa?
South Africa requires Palestinian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Is there an embassy of South Africa in Palestine?
No. South Africa has no embassy in Palestine. The nearest South African embassy is in Tel Aviv, Israel, 24 km from Palestine.
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 Palestine?
South African citizens do not need a visa to travel to Palestine.
Can Palestinian citizens enter South Africa visa-free?
No; Palestinian citizens 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.