South Africa
Turkey
Turkey visa for South African citizens
Entry requirement
South African citizens need a visa for Turkey, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 90 days.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- 2 missions
- Visa guide
- Turkey visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at pretoria-be.mfa.gov.tr
Which Turkey visa?
Türkiye e-Visa (electronic visa, evisa.gov.tr)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Depends on nationality; never more than 90 days within 180 days.
Longest stay on the e-Visa: Depends on nationality; never more than 90 days within 180 days.
Turkish missions in South Africa
All missions of Turkey in South Africa
Turkey has 2 missions in South Africa, with its embassy in Pretoria. Consulates: Cape Town.
Turkish citizens travelling to South Africa
TurkeySouth Africa Visa-free, 30 days South Africa visa for citizens of Turkey
Travel advice for Turkey
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all 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.
Before travelling from South Africa to Turkey, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Turkey at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 8 June 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of Turkey (updated 27 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Turkey (updated 6 November 2026).
Good to know
How long South African citizens can stay in Turkey
South African citizens may stay in Turkey for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Turkey.
How South African citizens apply
The e-Visa for Turkey is applied for online on its official government portal; South African citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Turkey’s neighbours for South African citizens
Georgia admits South African citizens visa-free. Greece and Bulgaria require South African citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Turkish citizens travelling to South Africa
Turkish citizens do not need a visa for South Africa: stays of up to 30 days are visa-free.
Frequently asked questions
Do South African citizens need a visa for Turkey?
South African citizens need a visa for Turkey, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can South African citizens stay in Turkey?
South African citizens can stay in Turkey for up to 90 days with an e-Visa.
Where is the Turkish embassy in South Africa?
The Turkish embassy in South Africa is in Pretoria; there is also a consulate in Cape Town.
Do Turkish citizens need a visa for South Africa?
Turkish citizens do not need a visa for South Africa: stays of up to 30 days are visa-free.
Can South African citizens enter Turkey visa-free?
No; South African citizens need an e-Visa for Turkey.
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.