Tanzania
South Africa
South Africa visa for Tanzanian citizens
Entry requirement
South Africa admits Tanzanian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at dirco.gov.za
For longer stays: study, work and residence
South African citizens travelling to Tanzania
South AfricaTanzania Visa-free, 90 days Tanzania visa for citizens of South Africa
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.
Tanzanian citizens planning a trip to South Africa can compare how foreign ministries rate it: 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). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Tanzanian citizens can stay in South Africa
Tanzanian citizens may stay in South Africa for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to South Africa.
South Africa’s neighbours for Tanzanian citizens
Zimbabwe, Eswatini, Mozambique, Botswana, Namibia and Lesotho admit Tanzanian citizens visa-free.
South African citizens travelling to Tanzania
No visa is needed by South African citizens for Tanzania, for stays of up to 90 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Tanzania and South Africa.
Frequently asked questions
Do Tanzanian citizens need a visa for South Africa?
South Africa admits Tanzanian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can Tanzanian citizens stay in South Africa?
Tanzanian citizens can stay in South Africa for up to 90 days.
Do South African citizens need a visa for Tanzania?
No visa is needed by South African citizens for Tanzania, for stays of up to 90 days.
Can Tanzanian citizens enter South Africa visa-free?
Yes, Tanzanian citizens can enter South Africa without a visa and stay for up to 90 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.