South Africa
Palestine
Palestine visa for South African citizens
Entry requirement
Palestine admits South African citizens without a visa.
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Palestinian citizens travelling to South Africa
PalestineSouth Africa Visa required South Africa visa for citizens of Palestine
Travel advice for Palestine
- German Foreign Office Travel warning for the whole country (Reisewarnung)
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 Palestine, the published travel advice reads as follows: the German Foreign Office has a travel warning (Reisewarnung) for Palestine (updated 29 October 2026).
Good to know
How long South African citizens can stay in Palestine
No maximum stay in Palestine is given in the data for South African citizens; the border officer sets it on entry.
Palestinian citizens travelling to South Africa
South Africa requires Palestinian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Frequently asked questions
Do South African citizens need a visa for Palestine?
Palestine admits South African citizens without a visa.
Do Palestinian citizens need a visa for South Africa?
South Africa requires Palestinian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Can South African citizens enter Palestine visa-free?
Yes, South African citizens can enter Palestine without a visa.
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.