South Africa
Australia
Australia visa for South African citizens
Entry requirement
Australia requires a visa from South African citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Australia visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at southafrica.embassy.gov.au
Which Australia visa?
Visitor visa (subclass 600) – Tourist stream
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- The period on your grant letter: usually 3 months, up to 12 months in some cases
- Fee
- A$250
- Processing time
- No fixed time; check the official visa processing time guide, which reports recently decided cases
Australia’s tourist visa costs A$250 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is online.immi.gov.au. Processing time, as Australia states it: No fixed time; check the official visa processing time guide, which reports recently decided cases. Longest stay on the tourist visa: The period on your grant letter: usually 3 months, up to 12 months in some cases.
Australian missions in South Africa
- High Commission of Australia in Pretoria
Orient Street 292, 0083 Arcadia
Australia has 1 mission in South Africa, with its embassy in Pretoria.
Australian citizens travelling to South Africa
AustraliaSouth Africa Visa-free, 90 days South Africa visa for citizens of Australia
Travel advice for Australia
- US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
- 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.
South African citizens planning a trip to Australia can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Australia at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 17 August 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Australia (updated 19 March 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Australia (updated 14 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long South African citizens can stay in Australia
How long South African citizens may stay in Australia is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How South African citizens apply
The e-Visa for Australia is applied for online on its official government portal; South African citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Australian citizens travelling to South Africa
Australian citizens can visit South Africa without a visa for up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do South African citizens need a visa for Australia?
Australia requires a visa from South African citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Where is the Australian embassy in South Africa?
The Australian embassy in South Africa is in Pretoria.
How much does the Australia tourist visa cost?
Australia’s official sources give a standard fee of A$250 for the tourist visa. Processing time: No fixed time; check the official visa processing time guide, which reports recently decided cases.
Do Australian citizens need a visa for South Africa?
Australian citizens can visit South Africa without a visa for up to 90 days.
Can South African citizens enter Australia visa-free?
No; South African citizens need an e-Visa for Australia.
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.