South Africa
Canada
Canada visa for South African citizens
Entry requirement
Canada requires South African citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- 2 missions
- Visa guide
- Canada visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at canadainternational.gc.ca
Which Canada visa?
Visitor visa (temporary resident visa, TRV)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Usually up to 6 months per entry, as decided by the border officer
- Fee
- CA$100
- Processing time
- Varies by country; check IRCC’s processing time tool. Time starts after biometrics
Canada’s tourist visa costs CA$100 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is canada.ca. Processing time, as Canada states it: Varies by country; check IRCC’s processing time tool. Time starts after biometrics. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Usually up to 6 months per entry, as decided by the border officer.
Canadian missions in South Africa
- High Commission of Canada in Pretoria
Arcadia Street 1103, 0083 Hatfield
- Honorary Consulate of Canada in Cape Town
12 2nd Ave, Boston, Bellville, Cape Town, 7530
All missions of Canada in South Africa
Canada has 2 missions in South Africa, with its embassy in Pretoria. Honorary consulates, which normally do not take visa applications: Cape Town.
Canadian citizens travelling to South Africa
CanadaSouth Africa Visa-free, 90 days South Africa visa for citizens of Canada
Travel advice for Canada
- 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 Canada can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Canada at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 4 June 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Canada (updated 2 June 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Canada (updated 13 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long South African citizens can stay in Canada
How long South African citizens may stay in Canada is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How South African citizens apply
In South Africa, applications go to the Canadian embassy in Pretoria, or to a visa centre acting for Canada; fees, documents and processing times are published by Canada.
Canada’s neighbours for South African citizens
The United States requires South African citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Canadian citizens travelling to South Africa
Canadian citizens do not need a visa for South Africa: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
Frequently asked questions
Do South African citizens need a visa for Canada?
Canada requires South African citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Where is the Canadian embassy in South Africa?
The Canadian embassy in South Africa is in Pretoria.
How much does the Canada tourist visa cost?
Canada’s official sources give a standard fee of CA$100 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Varies by country; check IRCC’s processing time tool. Time starts after biometrics.
Do Canadian citizens need a visa for South Africa?
Canadian citizens do not need a visa for South Africa: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
Can South African citizens enter Canada visa-free?
No; South African citizens need a visa for Canada 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.