South Africa
Brazil
Brazil visa for South African citizens
Entry requirement
Brazil admits South African citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at pretoria.itamaraty.gov.br
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Brazilian citizens travelling to South Africa
BrazilSouth Africa Visa-free, 90 days South Africa visa for citizens of Brazil
Travel advice for Brazil
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all but essential travel to parts of the country
- 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.
For a trip from South Africa to Brazil, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Brazil at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 30 August 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all but essential travel to parts of Brazil (updated 28 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Brazil (updated 5 November 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long South African citizens can stay in Brazil
South African citizens may stay in Brazil for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Brazil.
Brazil’s neighbours for South African citizens
Peru, Bolivia, Uruguay, Guyana, Paraguay, Venezuela and Argentina admit South African citizens visa-free.
Brazilian citizens travelling to South Africa
Brazilian citizens do not need a visa for South Africa: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free. The rule is the same in both directions between South Africa and Brazil.
Frequently asked questions
Do South African citizens need a visa for Brazil?
Brazil admits South African citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can South African citizens stay in Brazil?
South African citizens can stay in Brazil for up to 90 days.
Do Brazilian citizens need a visa for South Africa?
Brazilian citizens do not need a visa for South Africa: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
Can South African citizens enter Brazil visa-free?
Yes, South African citizens can enter Brazil without a visa and stay for up to 90 days.
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.