Turkey
South Africa
South Africa visa for Turkish citizens
Entry requirement
South Africa admits Turkish citizens without a visa 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 southafrica.org.tr
For longer stays: study, work and residence
- Student visa Maximum stay: Duration of the course, as stated in the acceptance letter
- Work visa Maximum stay: Up to 5 years at a time or the duration of the contract
- Skilled worker visa Maximum stay: Up to 5 years at a time
- Digital nomad visa Maximum stay: More than 3 months, up to 3 years
South African citizens travelling to Turkey
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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.
For a trip from Turkey to South Africa, the published travel advice reads as follows: 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 Turkish citizens can stay in South Africa
Turkish citizens may stay in South Africa for up to 30 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to South Africa.
South Africa’s neighbours for Turkish citizens
Eswatini and Botswana admit Turkish citizens visa-free. Lesotho requires Turkish citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
South African citizens travelling to Turkey
South African citizens need an e-Visa for Turkey, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Turkish citizens need a visa for South Africa?
South Africa admits Turkish citizens without a visa for stays of up to 30 days.
How long can Turkish citizens stay in South Africa?
Turkish citizens can stay in South Africa for up to 30 days.
Do South African citizens need a visa for Turkey?
South African citizens need an e-Visa for Turkey, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 90 days.
Can Turkish citizens enter South Africa visa-free?
Yes, Turkish citizens can enter South Africa 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.