Philippines
South Africa
South Africa visa for Filipino citizens
Entry requirement
Filipino citizens need an e-Visa for South Africa, applied for online before travel.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- South Africa visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at dirco.gov.za
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 the Philippines
- Embassy of South Africa in Manila
29th Floor Yuchengco Tower, RCBC Plaza, 6819 Ayala Avenue, 1227 Makati City, Manila
South Africa has 1 mission in the Philippines, with its embassy in Manila.
South African citizens travelling to the Philippines
South AfricaPhilippines Visa-free, 30 days Philippines 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.
Before travelling from the Philippines 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 Filipino citizens can stay in South Africa
How long Filipino citizens may stay in South Africa is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Filipino citizens apply
The e-Visa for South Africa is applied for online on its official government portal; Filipino citizens carry the approval when they travel.
South Africa’s neighbours for Filipino citizens
Eswatini and Lesotho require Filipino citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
South African citizens travelling to the Philippines
South African citizens do not need a visa for the Philippines: stays of up to 30 days are visa-free.
Frequently asked questions
Do Filipino citizens need a visa for South Africa?
Filipino citizens need an e-Visa for South Africa, applied for online before travel.
Where is the South African embassy in the Philippines?
The South African embassy in the Philippines is in Manila.
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 the Philippines?
South African citizens do not need a visa for the Philippines: stays of up to 30 days are visa-free.
Can Filipino citizens enter South Africa visa-free?
No; Filipino 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.