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South Africa

How long you can stay on your passport, and how long your vehicle can stay on its plates. Every line links to the official page it came from.

On your passport

Passport	Entry	How long	Official source
Argentina	Visa-free · South Africa online traveller declaration	Up to 90 days, set at the border	Read itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026
Australia	Visa-free · South Africa online traveller declaration	Up to 90 days, set at the border	Read itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026
Austria	Visa-free · South Africa online traveller declaration	Up to 90 days, set at the border	Read itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026
Belgium	Visa-free · South Africa online traveller declaration	Up to 90 days, set at the border	Read itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026
Brazil	Visa-free · South Africa online traveller declaration	Up to 90 days, set at the border	Read itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026
Bulgaria	Visa-free · South Africa online traveller declaration	Up to 90 days, set at the border	Read itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026
Canada	Visa-free · South Africa online traveller declaration	Up to 90 days, set at the border	Read itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026
Croatia	Visa-free · South Africa online traveller declaration	Up to 90 days, set at the border	Read itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026
Cyprus	Visa-free · South Africa online traveller declaration	Up to 30 days, set at the border	Read itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026
Czechia	Visa-free · South Africa online traveller declaration	Up to 90 days, set at the border	Read itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026
Denmark	Visa-free · South Africa online traveller declaration	Up to 90 days, set at the border	Read itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026
Estonia	Visa-free · South Africa online traveller declaration	Up to 90 days, set at the border	Read itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026
Finland	Visa-free · South Africa online traveller declaration	Up to 90 days, set at the border	Read itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026
France	Visa-free · South Africa online traveller declaration	Up to 90 days, set at the border	Read itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026
Germany	Visa-free · South Africa online traveller declaration	Up to 90 days, set at the border	Read itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026
Greece	Visa-free · South Africa online traveller declaration	Up to 90 days, set at the border	Read itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026
Hungary	Visa-free · South Africa online traveller declaration	Up to 90 days, set at the border	Read itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026
Iceland	Visa-free · South Africa online traveller declaration	Up to 90 days, set at the border	Read itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026
Ireland	Visa-free · South Africa online traveller declaration	Up to 90 days, set at the border	Read itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026
Israel	Visa-free · South Africa online traveller declaration	Up to 90 days, set at the border	Read itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026
Italy	Visa-free · South Africa online traveller declaration	Up to 90 days, set at the border	Read itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026
Japan	Visa-free · South Africa online traveller declaration	Up to 90 days, set at the border	Read itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026
Latvia	Visa-free · South Africa online traveller declaration	Up to 90 days, set at the border	Read itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026
Lithuania	Visa-free · South Africa online traveller declaration	Up to 90 days, set at the border	Read itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026
Luxembourg	Visa-free · South Africa online traveller declaration	Up to 90 days, set at the border	Read itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026
Malta	Visa-free · South Africa online traveller declaration	Up to 90 days, set at the border	Read itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026
Mexico	eVisa · South Africa ETA / Port of Entry Visa	Up to 90 days, set at the border	Read itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026
Netherlands	Visa-free · South Africa online traveller declaration	Up to 90 days, set at the border	Read itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026
New Zealand	Visa-free · South Africa online traveller declaration	Up to 90 days, set at the border	Read itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026
Norway	Visa-free · South Africa online traveller declaration	Up to 90 days, set at the border	Read itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026
Poland	Visa-free · South Africa online traveller declaration	Up to 30 days, set at the border	Read itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026
Portugal	Visa-free · South Africa online traveller declaration	Up to 90 days, set at the border	Read itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026
Romania	Visa-free · South Africa online traveller declaration	Up to 90 days, set at the border	Read itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026
Slovakia	Visa-free · South Africa online traveller declaration	Up to 90 days, set at the border	Read itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026
Slovenia	Visa-free · South Africa online traveller declaration	Up to 90 days, set at the border	Read itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026
South Africa	Own country	No limit	Read itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026
South Korea	Visa-free · South Africa online traveller declaration	Up to 30 days, set at the border	Read itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026
Spain	Visa-free · South Africa online traveller declaration	Up to 90 days, set at the border	Read itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026
Sweden	Visa-free · South Africa online traveller declaration	Up to 90 days, set at the border	Read itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026
Switzerland	Visa-free · South Africa online traveller declaration	Up to 90 days, set at the border	Read itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026
United Kingdom	Visa-free · South Africa online traveller declaration	Up to 90 days, set at the border	Read itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026
United States	Visa-free · South Africa online traveller declaration	Up to 90 days, set at the border	Read itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026

With your vehicle

Registered in	Entry	How long	Official source
Argentina	Carnet, or a local permit or bond · SARS Temporary Import Permit via Traveller Management System (SATMS) declaration; CPD carnet also accepted	180 days per visit	Read itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026
Australia	Carnet, or a local permit or bond · SARS Temporary Import Permit via Traveller Management System (SATMS) declaration; CPD carnet also accepted	180 days per visit	Read itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026
Austria	Carnet, or a local permit or bond · SARS Temporary Import Permit via Traveller Management System (SATMS) declaration; CPD carnet also accepted	180 days per visit	Read itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026
Belgium	Carnet, or a local permit or bond · SARS Temporary Import Permit via Traveller Management System (SATMS) declaration; CPD carnet also accepted	180 days per visit	Read itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026
Brazil	Carnet, or a local permit or bond · SARS Temporary Import Permit via Traveller Management System (SATMS) declaration; CPD carnet also accepted	180 days per visit	Read itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026
Bulgaria	Carnet, or a local permit or bond · SARS Temporary Import Permit via Traveller Management System (SATMS) declaration; CPD carnet also accepted	180 days per visit	Read itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026
Canada	Carnet, or a local permit or bond · SARS Temporary Import Permit via Traveller Management System (SATMS) declaration; CPD carnet also accepted	180 days per visit	Read itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026
Croatia	Carnet, or a local permit or bond · SARS Temporary Import Permit via Traveller Management System (SATMS) declaration; CPD carnet also accepted	180 days per visit	Read itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026
Cyprus	Carnet, or a local permit or bond · SARS Temporary Import Permit via Traveller Management System (SATMS) declaration; CPD carnet also accepted	180 days per visit	Read itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026
Czechia	Carnet, or a local permit or bond · SARS Temporary Import Permit via Traveller Management System (SATMS) declaration; CPD carnet also accepted	180 days per visit	Read itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026
Denmark	Carnet, or a local permit or bond · SARS Temporary Import Permit via Traveller Management System (SATMS) declaration; CPD carnet also accepted	180 days per visit	Read itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026
Estonia	Carnet, or a local permit or bond · SARS Temporary Import Permit via Traveller Management System (SATMS) declaration; CPD carnet also accepted	180 days per visit	Read itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026
Finland	Carnet, or a local permit or bond · SARS Temporary Import Permit via Traveller Management System (SATMS) declaration; CPD carnet also accepted	180 days per visit	Read itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026
France	Carnet, or a local permit or bond · SARS Temporary Import Permit via Traveller Management System (SATMS) declaration; CPD carnet also accepted	180 days per visit	Read itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026
Germany	Carnet, or a local permit or bond · SARS Temporary Import Permit via Traveller Management System (SATMS) declaration; CPD carnet also accepted	180 days per visit	Read itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026
Greece	Carnet, or a local permit or bond · SARS Temporary Import Permit via Traveller Management System (SATMS) declaration; CPD carnet also accepted	180 days per visit	Read itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026
Hungary	Carnet, or a local permit or bond · SARS Temporary Import Permit via Traveller Management System (SATMS) declaration; CPD carnet also accepted	180 days per visit	Read itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026
Iceland	Carnet, or a local permit or bond · SARS Temporary Import Permit via Traveller Management System (SATMS) declaration; CPD carnet also accepted	180 days per visit	Read itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026
Ireland	Carnet, or a local permit or bond · SARS Temporary Import Permit via Traveller Management System (SATMS) declaration; CPD carnet also accepted	180 days per visit	Read itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026
Israel	Carnet, or a local permit or bond · SARS Temporary Import Permit via Traveller Management System (SATMS) declaration; CPD carnet also accepted	180 days per visit	Read itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026
Italy	Carnet, or a local permit or bond · SARS Temporary Import Permit via Traveller Management System (SATMS) declaration; CPD carnet also accepted	180 days per visit	Read itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026
Japan	Carnet, or a local permit or bond · SARS Temporary Import Permit via Traveller Management System (SATMS) declaration; CPD carnet also accepted	180 days per visit	Read itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026
Latvia	Carnet, or a local permit or bond · SARS Temporary Import Permit via Traveller Management System (SATMS) declaration; CPD carnet also accepted	180 days per visit	Read itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026
Lithuania	Carnet, or a local permit or bond · SARS Temporary Import Permit via Traveller Management System (SATMS) declaration; CPD carnet also accepted	180 days per visit	Read itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026
Luxembourg	Carnet, or a local permit or bond · SARS Temporary Import Permit via Traveller Management System (SATMS) declaration; CPD carnet also accepted	180 days per visit	Read itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026
Malta	Carnet, or a local permit or bond · SARS Temporary Import Permit via Traveller Management System (SATMS) declaration; CPD carnet also accepted	180 days per visit	Read itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026
Mexico	Carnet, or a local permit or bond · SARS Temporary Import Permit via Traveller Management System (SATMS) declaration; CPD carnet also accepted	180 days per visit	Read itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026
Netherlands	Carnet, or a local permit or bond · SARS Temporary Import Permit via Traveller Management System (SATMS) declaration; CPD carnet also accepted	180 days per visit	Read itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026
New Zealand	Carnet, or a local permit or bond · SARS Temporary Import Permit via Traveller Management System (SATMS) declaration; CPD carnet also accepted	180 days per visit	Read itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026
Norway	Carnet, or a local permit or bond · SARS Temporary Import Permit via Traveller Management System (SATMS) declaration; CPD carnet also accepted	180 days per visit	Read itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026
Poland	Carnet, or a local permit or bond · SARS Temporary Import Permit via Traveller Management System (SATMS) declaration; CPD carnet also accepted	180 days per visit	Read itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026
Portugal	Carnet, or a local permit or bond · SARS Temporary Import Permit via Traveller Management System (SATMS) declaration; CPD carnet also accepted	180 days per visit	Read itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026
Romania	Carnet, or a local permit or bond · SARS Temporary Import Permit via Traveller Management System (SATMS) declaration; CPD carnet also accepted	180 days per visit	Read itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026
Slovakia	Carnet, or a local permit or bond · SARS Temporary Import Permit via Traveller Management System (SATMS) declaration; CPD carnet also accepted	180 days per visit	Read itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026
Slovenia	Carnet, or a local permit or bond · SARS Temporary Import Permit via Traveller Management System (SATMS) declaration; CPD carnet also accepted	180 days per visit	Read itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026
South Africa	Own country	No limit	Read itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026
South Korea	Carnet, or a local permit or bond · SARS Temporary Import Permit via Traveller Management System (SATMS) declaration; CPD carnet also accepted	180 days per visit	Read itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026
Spain	Carnet, or a local permit or bond · SARS Temporary Import Permit via Traveller Management System (SATMS) declaration; CPD carnet also accepted	180 days per visit	Read itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026
Sweden	Carnet, or a local permit or bond · SARS Temporary Import Permit via Traveller Management System (SATMS) declaration; CPD carnet also accepted	180 days per visit	Read itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026
Switzerland	Carnet, or a local permit or bond · SARS Temporary Import Permit via Traveller Management System (SATMS) declaration; CPD carnet also accepted	180 days per visit	Read itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026
United Kingdom	Carnet, or a local permit or bond · SARS Temporary Import Permit via Traveller Management System (SATMS) declaration; CPD carnet also accepted	180 days per visit	Read itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026
United States	Carnet, or a local permit or bond · SARS Temporary Import Permit via Traveller Management System (SATMS) declaration; CPD carnet also accepted	180 days per visit	Read itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026

This is a plain-language summary of the official rules, checked on the date shown. It isn't legal advice. If your situation is unusual, confirm with the country's consulate.

🇿🇦 South Africa

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South Africa