Places in Visa-Free

South Africans looking to visit Georgia for up to 360 days can do so without a visa. South Africans visiting Georgia must have a passport valid for a period of six months from the time of arrival. Passports must carry blank pages for entry and exit stamps.  Visitors must have proof of sufficient funds to cover their stay in Georgia, proof of insurance health, a return or onward ticket.  South Africans visiting Georgia must have a certificate of yellow fever vaccination.  Intending visitors can get to Tbilisi, Georgia from any international airport in Johannesburg, Bloemfontein and Cape Town. South African Airways, Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines, Etihad, British Airways, are some of the carriers that fly from South Africa to Georgia. The estimated flight time from Johannesburg to Tbilisi is 12 hours, 50 minutes, it is 14 hours, 30 minutes from Cape Town, and 16 hours from Bloemfontein. The Georgian Lari is Georgia’s official currency and can be obtained from banks and foreign exchange outlets that are quite popular in the country. ATMs are available in many parts of Georgia, and credit/debit cards are only accepted in top-end businesses in major towns. Visitors would have to pay in cash when patronizing a business in the rural parts of the country. Georgia has a mild and rainy climate in its coast and in the western plain areas, the central and eastern inland areas are more arid and continental, and colder temperatures in the mountainous region.  May, June, August or September are the best months to visit Georgia as the weather is very pleasant in those time of the year. Georgia’s numerous natural and historical beauties put it out as a great place for tourists and visitors looking to experience the richness of nature and to discover new cultures. Georgia uses the Georgia Standard Time (GMT+4) which makes it 2 hours ahead of South Africa. Power sockets and plugs used in Georgia are of type C and F. The standard supply voltage is 220 V, with a standard frequency of 50 Hz. Christianity, Islam and other traditional faiths make up Georgia’s varied and multi-layered religious demography. Getting around in Georgia is possible with public buses, taxis, car rentals, domestic flights, bicycles, etc. Georgia is home to an interesting, unique and fascinating culture and history. Visitors are expected to be courteous and conscious of existing rules and customs as they go about their tourism-related activities.

South Africans looking to visit Guyana for up to 30 days can do so without a visa.  South Africans visiting Guyana must have a passport valid for a period of six months after arrival in Guyana.  South Africans visiting Guyana must have proof of sufficient funds covering their stay in Guyana, a return/onward tickets and the necessary travel documents for their next destination.  South Africans visiting Guyana must have a certificate of yellow fever vaccination.  South Africans visiting Guyana can extend their stay before the expiry of their current visa at the ministry of home affairs in Georgetown.  Intending visitors can get to Georgetown, Guyana from any international airport in Johannesburg, Bloemfontein and Cape Town. South African Airways, Air France, KLM, British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, are some of the carriers that fly from South Africa to Guyana. The estimated flight time from Johannesburg to Georgetown is 1 day, 5 hours it is 1 day, 5 hours, from Cape Town, and 1 day, 9 hours from Bloemfontein. The Guyanese dollar is Guyana’s official currency and can be obtained from banks and foreign exchange offices.  ATMs are available in most places in Guyana and credit/debit cards are accepted in restaurants, hotels, resorts, gift shops, and other major business outlets in the country. Guyana’s climate is warm and tropical throughout the year, with major rainy seasons from December to January and May to June. Guyana’s numerous natural and historical beauties put it out as a great place for tourists and visitors looking to experience the richness of nature and to discover new cultures. Guyana uses the Guyana Time (GMT-4) which makes South Africa six hours ahead of it.  Power sockets and plugs used in Guyana are of type A, B, D and G. The standard supply voltage is 240 V, with a standard frequency of 60 Hz. Christianity, Islam and Hinduism are Guyana’s predominant religions. English is Guyana’s official language and is spoken widely alongside the Guyanese Creole, Portuguese, and Spanish. Getting around in Guyana is possible with public buses, taxis, car rentals, boats, etc. Guyana is home to an interesting, unique and fascinating culture and history. Visitors are expected to be courteous and conscious of existing rules and customs as they go about their tourism-related activities.

South Africans can visit Hong Kong for a duration of 30 days without a visa.  South Africans visiting Hong Kong must have a passport valid for 30 days after the date of departure from Hong Kong.  South Africans must have a proof of sufficient funds to cover their stay without working in Hong Kong.  South Africans visiting Hong Kong for the purpose of study or staying for a period exceeding 90 days must apply for a visa before arriving in Hong Kong.  South Africans visiting Hong Kong should note that the processing of a visa takes four to twenty working days.  South Africans wishing to extend their stay in Hong Kong must apply for an extension  of stay seven days before the expiry of the current stay.  South Africans visiting Hong Kong with pets must obtain a permit from the agriculture, fisheries and conservation department.  South African visiting Hong Kong with children must contact the Hong Kong economic and trade office for any documents showing evidence of parental responsibility that may be required by the immigration.  Intending visitors can get to Hong Kong from any international airport in Johannesburg, Bloemfontein, Cape Town and Durban. Emirates, British Airways, South African Airways, Ethiopian Airlines, Kiwi International Airlines, American Airlines are some of the carriers that fly from South Africa to Hong Kong. The estimated flight time from Johannesburg to Hong Kong is 12 hours, 55 minutes it is 16 hours, 25 minutes from Cape Town, 15 hours, 30 minutes from Bloemfontein, and 15 hours, 40 minutes from Durban. Hong Kong’s Dollar is the best currency to use in Hong Kong and can be obtained from banks and other exchange offices. ATMs are available in virtually all parts of Hong Kong and credit/debit cards are accepted in many business outlets. Hong Kong’s climate is hot, humid and rainy from June–August, with possible typhoons in September. Hong Kong’s numerous natural, technological and historical beauties put it out as a great place for tourists and visitors looking to experience the richness of nature and to discover new cultures. Power sockets and plugs used in Hong Kong are of type G and D. The standard supply voltage is 220 V, with a standard frequency of 50 Hz. Getting around in Hong Kong is possible with public buses, taxis, car rentals, trams, ferries, etc. Hong Kong is home to an interesting, unique and exciting culture and history. Intending visitors are expected to be courteous and conscious of existing rules and customs as they go about their tourism-related activities.

  South Africans visiting Indonesia can stay visa free for a duration of 30 days.  South Africans visiting Indonesia must have a passport valid for six months with two blank pages after the date of arrival in Indonesia.   South Africans can apply for an extension of stay for a period of 30 days on arrival at the Indonesia airport and must have a valid credit card and half an unused visa page.  South Africans visiting Indonesia must have a return/onward ticket and the travel documentation for their next destination.  South Africans visiting Indonesia visa free must show proof of sufficient funds covering their stay on arrival in Indonesia.  South Africans visiting Indonesia must show proof of yellow fever vaccination certificate on arrival.  South Africans visiting Indonesia for a duration of 30 days can stay visa free but a visa will be acquired on arrival if stay will exceed 30 days. 

South Africans visiting Ireland must have a passport valid for six months with three blank pages.  South Africans visiting Ireland must have a proof of sufficient funds to cover their stay in Ireland.  South Africans can visit Ireland for a duration of 90 days visa free. South Africans visiting Ireland for holiday or business trip up to 90 days does not need a visa but a visa will be required if stay will exceed 90 days.  South Africans visiting Ireland must show the following documents on arrival: Proof of accommodation, return airline ticket and a medical or travel insurance.   South Africans visiting Ireland must check for hepatitis A, rabies, hepatitis B, polio, measles, mumps, rubella, tetanus vaccination. 

South Africans visiting Ireland must have a passport valid for six months with three blank pages.  South Africans visiting Ireland must have a proof of sufficient funds to cover their stay in Ireland.  South Africans can visit Ireland for a duration of 90 days visa free. South Africans visiting Ireland for holiday or business trip up to 90 days does not need a visa but a visa will be required if stay will exceed 90 days.  South Africans visiting Ireland must show the following documents on arrival: Proof of accommodation, return airline ticket and a medical or travel insurance.   South Africans visiting Ireland must check for hepatitis A, rabies, hepatitis B, polio, measles, mumps, rubella, tetanus vaccination. 

South Africans visiting Israel can stay for a duration of three  months visa free.  South Africans visiting Israel must have proof of sufficient funds to cover their stay in Israel.  South Africans visiting Israel must have a passport valid for a period of six month after arrival in Israel.  South Africans visiting Israel must have a return/onward ticket and a travel documentation for their next destination.  South Africans visiting Israel can extend their stay by obtaining an extension stamps on their passport at the immigration office in Israel.  South Africans visiting Israel with pets must have their pets vaccinated against rabies 30 days before travel. pets under the age of 3 months cannot be taken to Israel.  South Africans visiting Israel must have a proof of yellow fever vaccination, typhoid, mumps, chickenpox, tetanus, rabies, hepatitis A and hepatitis B. 

South Africans visiting Kenya can stay for a period of 30 days visa-free. South Africans visiting Kenya must have a passport valid for six months after arrival in Kenya with sufficient blank pages for entry and exit stamps. South Africans visiting Kenya must show proof of sufficient funds to cover their stay in Kenya such as credit cards.  South Africans visiting Kenya can extend their stay for a duration of 90 days at the immigration office. South Africans should note that the maximum time they can extend their stay in Kenya is six months.  South Africans visiting Kenya with pets must have a certificate of vaccination and must obtain an import license from the embassy or high commission.  South Africans visiting on a single-entry visa can stay up to three months while visits on a multiple entry visa allow for a one-year visiting period.  South Africans can visit Kenya visa-free for a period of 30 days but a visa will be required if the intended stay will exceed 40 days either on arrival or before arrival. It is always advisable to apply for a visa before arriving in Kenya.  South Africans visiting Kenya must check for yellow fever, mumps, hepatitis A, Hepatitis B, cholera, rabies and influenza vaccination.   Direct flight options are available from Cape Town and Johannesburg to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi, offered by Kenya Airways and South African Airlines. Direct flights between Johannesburg and Nairobi typically lasts for about 4 hours and 7 minutes, while connecting flights between other parts of South Africa and Nairobi can take up to 8 to 12 hours. While Kenya is home to a diverse religious demography, Christianity is currently the religion practised by a vast majority of Kenya’s population. The exchange rate between the South African Rand and the Kenyan Shilling is currently at R1=/-7.38(KES). Because the time zone currently in use in Kenya is the Eastern Africa Time ( EAT ), Kenya is an hour ahead of South Africa. Getting around in Kenya is possible with the various public means of transportation available, this includes minibuses   -which  is popularly used as they are cheap   (40  to 100 KES depending on the distance) and work for both long and short distance trips in all Kenyan towns and cities-, trains, domestic flights, car rentals, and Uber Nairobi. Kenya uses a type G adapter for visitors travelling with chargeable devices. Kenya has a humid tropical climate that explains the mostly windy temperatures in the two rainy seasons, which run from March to June and November to December. The dry season from June to October is best for visiting as it is a good time to explore and participate in tourism-related activities. While Swahili is Kenya’s official language, English is also widely spoken and visitors should have very little difficulty with communication when relating with Kenyans. Visitors might want to pick up some basic Swahili phrases to help them navigate communications in rural spaces. Visitors are advised to be careful when carrying out monetary transactions in Kenya, from currency changes to relatively expensive purchases. Visitors taking pictures are advised to be respectful and conscious of their environment while at it. Photo subjects or their guardians might need to be tipped in some cases.

South Africans visiting Jamaica can stay for a duration of 90 days visa free.  South Africans visiting Jamaica must have a passport valid for six months from date of entry in Jamaica.  South Africans visiting Jamaica must have a proof of sufficient funds to sustain them during their stay and a return/onward ticket for their country of residence and the travel documentation for their next destination.   South Africans visiting Jamaica must possess a certificate of yellow fever vaccination if arriving from a yellow fever infected area.  South Africans visiting Jamaica on student visa must have a letter from their educational institution stating the purpose of travel and the duration of stay in Jamaica and a certificate indicating that the applicant is free from communicable or contagious disease.  South Africans visiting Jamaica under the age of 16 can make use of their birth certificate instead of a passport if traveling by sea.  South Africans staying for a period of time exceeding 90 days will apply for visa on arrival in Jamaica. 

South Africans visiting Lesotho can stay for a duration of 90 days visa free.  South Africans visiting Lesotho must have a passport valid for six months on arrival in Lesotho.  South Africans visiting Lesotho must have a certificate of yellow fever vaccination. South Africans visiting Lesotho must show proof of sufficient funds covering their stay in the country, return/onward tickets and the necessary travel documentations for their next destination.  South Africans can apply for an extension of stay at the Lesotho Immigration authorities before the expiry of the initial 90 days.  South Africans visiting Lesotho should get vaccinates for typhoid and hepatitis A which can be contacted from contaminated water or food.  South Africans visiting Lesotho on a business trip longer than three weeks can apply for a visa on arrival in Lesotho. 

South Africans visiting Macao can stay for a period of 30 days visa free.  South Africans visiting Macao must have a passport valid for six months on arrival in Macao.  South Africans visiting Macao must have proof of sufficient funds to cover their stay in Macao.  South Africans visiting Macao can apply for an extension of stay of up to 90 days at the immigration department before the expiry of the initial stay.  South Africans visiting Macao with pets must have their pets vaccinated against rabies. A blood test will be conducted to check for rabies antibodies after which Macao veterinary certificate will be issued.  South Africans visiting Macao for a period longer than 30 days can apply for a visa on arrival in Macao Embassy.  South Africans visiting Macao should get vaccination for hepatitis A, typhoid, hepatitis B and rabies. 

South African passport holders can stay visa-free for a duration of 90 days.  Intending visitors can stay in Madagascar on a tourist or business visa.  Visitors can enter Madagascar on a visa on arrival visa status.  Your visa is valid for a maximum of 90 days.  Your passport must be valid for six months with at least two blank pages.  For entry into Madagascar, each visitor must have proof of onward or return ticket and two passport photographs.  A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required for visitors who stayed the last six days in infected countries. Overstaying your visa may lead to detention and deportation.