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South Africa visa for Taiwanese citizens

Visa required

Taiwanese citizens need a visa for South Africa, obtained before travel.

Where to apply
No mission in your country

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index

Which South Africa visa?

Visitor's visa (section 11 of the Immigration Act) and visa-exempt holiday visits

Key facts

Fee
ZAR 425

All visa types for South Africa

South Africa’s tourist visa costs ZAR 425 at the standard rate published by its authorities.

Where Taiwanese citizens apply for a visa for South Africa

South Africa has no embassy or consulate in Taiwan on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.

The nearest South African missions to Taipei are in Manila, the Philippines (1,168 km from Taipei), Seoul, South Korea (1,482 km) and Hanoi, Vietnam (1,664 km). South Africa sets which of its missions takes applications from Taiwan; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.

South African citizens travelling to Taiwan

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Travel advice for South Africa

  • US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
  • 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.

Before travelling from Taiwan to South Africa, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates South Africa at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 26 May 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to South Africa (updated 5 November 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for South Africa (updated 28 October 2026).

Good to know

How long Taiwanese citizens can stay in South Africa

How long Taiwanese citizens may stay in South Africa is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.

How Taiwanese citizens apply

South Africa has no embassy or career consulate in Taiwan. Taiwanese citizens apply through a mission of South Africa accredited to Taiwan from abroad; the official visa portal of South Africa names the right place.

South Africa’s neighbours for Taiwanese citizens

Eswatini admits Taiwanese citizens visa-free. Lesotho requires Taiwanese citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

South African citizens travelling to Taiwan

Taiwan requires South African citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. The rule is the same in both directions between Taiwan and South Africa.

Frequently asked questions

Do Taiwanese citizens need a visa for South Africa?

Taiwanese citizens need a visa for South Africa, obtained before travel.

Is there an embassy of South Africa in Taiwan?

No. South Africa has no embassy in Taiwan. The nearest South African embassy is in Manila, the Philippines, 1,168 km from Taipei.

How much does the South Africa tourist visa cost?

South Africa’s official sources give a standard fee of ZAR 425 for the tourist visa.

Do South African citizens need a visa for Taiwan?

Taiwan requires South African citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Can Taiwanese citizens enter South Africa visa-free?

No; Taiwanese citizens need a visa for South Africa 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.