South Africa
Philippines
Philippines visa for South African citizens
Entry requirement
No visa is needed by South African citizens for the Philippines, for stays of up to 30 days.
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at pretoriape.dfa.gov.ph
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Filipino citizens travelling to South Africa
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Travel advice for the Philippines
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to parts of the country
- German Foreign Office Partial travel warning for parts of the country (Teilreisewarnung)
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 the Philippines can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates the Philippines at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 31 August 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of the Philippines (updated 15 July 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of the Philippines (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long South African citizens can stay in the Philippines
South African citizens may stay in the Philippines for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to the Philippines.
Filipino citizens travelling to South Africa
South Africa requires a visa from Filipino citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Frequently asked questions
Do South African citizens need a visa for the Philippines?
No visa is needed by South African citizens for the Philippines, for stays of up to 30 days.
How long can South African citizens stay in the Philippines?
South African citizens can stay in the Philippines for up to 30 days.
Do Filipino citizens need a visa for South Africa?
South Africa requires a visa from Filipino citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Can South African citizens enter the Philippines visa-free?
Yes, South African citizens can enter the Philippines without a visa and stay for up to 30 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.