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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

PassportEntryHow longOfficial source
ArgentinaVisa-free 路 South Africa online traveller declarationUp to 90 days, set at the borderRead itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026
AustraliaVisa-free 路 South Africa online traveller declarationUp to 90 days, set at the borderRead itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026
AustriaVisa-free 路 South Africa online traveller declarationUp to 90 days, set at the borderRead itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026
BelgiumVisa-free 路 South Africa online traveller declarationUp to 90 days, set at the borderRead itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026
BrazilVisa-free 路 South Africa online traveller declarationUp to 90 days, set at the borderRead itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026
BulgariaVisa-free 路 South Africa online traveller declarationUp to 90 days, set at the borderRead itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026
CanadaVisa-free 路 South Africa online traveller declarationUp to 90 days, set at the borderRead itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026
CroatiaVisa-free 路 South Africa online traveller declarationUp to 90 days, set at the borderRead itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026
CyprusVisa-free 路 South Africa online traveller declarationUp to 30 days, set at the borderRead itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026
CzechiaVisa-free 路 South Africa online traveller declarationUp to 90 days, set at the borderRead itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026
DenmarkVisa-free 路 South Africa online traveller declarationUp to 90 days, set at the borderRead itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026
EstoniaVisa-free 路 South Africa online traveller declarationUp to 90 days, set at the borderRead itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026
FinlandVisa-free 路 South Africa online traveller declarationUp to 90 days, set at the borderRead itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026
FranceVisa-free 路 South Africa online traveller declarationUp to 90 days, set at the borderRead itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026
GermanyVisa-free 路 South Africa online traveller declarationUp to 90 days, set at the borderRead itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026
GreeceVisa-free 路 South Africa online traveller declarationUp to 90 days, set at the borderRead itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026
HungaryVisa-free 路 South Africa online traveller declarationUp to 90 days, set at the borderRead itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026
IcelandVisa-free 路 South Africa online traveller declarationUp to 90 days, set at the borderRead itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026
IrelandVisa-free 路 South Africa online traveller declarationUp to 90 days, set at the borderRead itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026
IsraelVisa-free 路 South Africa online traveller declarationUp to 90 days, set at the borderRead itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026
ItalyVisa-free 路 South Africa online traveller declarationUp to 90 days, set at the borderRead itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026
JapanVisa-free 路 South Africa online traveller declarationUp to 90 days, set at the borderRead itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026
LatviaVisa-free 路 South Africa online traveller declarationUp to 90 days, set at the borderRead itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026
LithuaniaVisa-free 路 South Africa online traveller declarationUp to 90 days, set at the borderRead itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026
LuxembourgVisa-free 路 South Africa online traveller declarationUp to 90 days, set at the borderRead itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026
MaltaVisa-free 路 South Africa online traveller declarationUp to 90 days, set at the borderRead itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026
MexicoeVisa 路 South Africa ETA / Port of Entry VisaUp to 90 days, set at the borderRead itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026
NetherlandsVisa-free 路 South Africa online traveller declarationUp to 90 days, set at the borderRead itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026
New ZealandVisa-free 路 South Africa online traveller declarationUp to 90 days, set at the borderRead itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026
NorwayVisa-free 路 South Africa online traveller declarationUp to 90 days, set at the borderRead itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026
PolandVisa-free 路 South Africa online traveller declarationUp to 30 days, set at the borderRead itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026
PortugalVisa-free 路 South Africa online traveller declarationUp to 90 days, set at the borderRead itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026
RomaniaVisa-free 路 South Africa online traveller declarationUp to 90 days, set at the borderRead itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026
SlovakiaVisa-free 路 South Africa online traveller declarationUp to 90 days, set at the borderRead itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026
SloveniaVisa-free 路 South Africa online traveller declarationUp to 90 days, set at the borderRead itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026
South AfricaOwn countryNo limitRead itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026
South KoreaVisa-free 路 South Africa online traveller declarationUp to 30 days, set at the borderRead itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026
SpainVisa-free 路 South Africa online traveller declarationUp to 90 days, set at the borderRead itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026
SwedenVisa-free 路 South Africa online traveller declarationUp to 90 days, set at the borderRead itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026
SwitzerlandVisa-free 路 South Africa online traveller declarationUp to 90 days, set at the borderRead itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026
United KingdomVisa-free 路 South Africa online traveller declarationUp to 90 days, set at the borderRead itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026
United StatesVisa-free 路 South Africa online traveller declarationUp to 90 days, set at the borderRead itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026

With your vehicle

Registered inEntryHow longOfficial source
ArgentinaCarnet, or a local permit or bond 路 SARS Temporary Import Permit via Traveller Management System (SATMS) declaration; CPD carnet also accepted180 days per visitRead itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026
AustraliaCarnet, or a local permit or bond 路 SARS Temporary Import Permit via Traveller Management System (SATMS) declaration; CPD carnet also accepted180 days per visitRead itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026
AustriaCarnet, or a local permit or bond 路 SARS Temporary Import Permit via Traveller Management System (SATMS) declaration; CPD carnet also accepted180 days per visitRead itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026
BelgiumCarnet, or a local permit or bond 路 SARS Temporary Import Permit via Traveller Management System (SATMS) declaration; CPD carnet also accepted180 days per visitRead itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026
BrazilCarnet, or a local permit or bond 路 SARS Temporary Import Permit via Traveller Management System (SATMS) declaration; CPD carnet also accepted180 days per visitRead itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026
BulgariaCarnet, or a local permit or bond 路 SARS Temporary Import Permit via Traveller Management System (SATMS) declaration; CPD carnet also accepted180 days per visitRead itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026
CanadaCarnet, or a local permit or bond 路 SARS Temporary Import Permit via Traveller Management System (SATMS) declaration; CPD carnet also accepted180 days per visitRead itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026
CroatiaCarnet, or a local permit or bond 路 SARS Temporary Import Permit via Traveller Management System (SATMS) declaration; CPD carnet also accepted180 days per visitRead itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026
CyprusCarnet, or a local permit or bond 路 SARS Temporary Import Permit via Traveller Management System (SATMS) declaration; CPD carnet also accepted180 days per visitRead itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026
CzechiaCarnet, or a local permit or bond 路 SARS Temporary Import Permit via Traveller Management System (SATMS) declaration; CPD carnet also accepted180 days per visitRead itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026
DenmarkCarnet, or a local permit or bond 路 SARS Temporary Import Permit via Traveller Management System (SATMS) declaration; CPD carnet also accepted180 days per visitRead itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026
EstoniaCarnet, or a local permit or bond 路 SARS Temporary Import Permit via Traveller Management System (SATMS) declaration; CPD carnet also accepted180 days per visitRead itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026
FinlandCarnet, or a local permit or bond 路 SARS Temporary Import Permit via Traveller Management System (SATMS) declaration; CPD carnet also accepted180 days per visitRead itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026
FranceCarnet, or a local permit or bond 路 SARS Temporary Import Permit via Traveller Management System (SATMS) declaration; CPD carnet also accepted180 days per visitRead itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026
GermanyCarnet, or a local permit or bond 路 SARS Temporary Import Permit via Traveller Management System (SATMS) declaration; CPD carnet also accepted180 days per visitRead itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026
GreeceCarnet, or a local permit or bond 路 SARS Temporary Import Permit via Traveller Management System (SATMS) declaration; CPD carnet also accepted180 days per visitRead itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026
HungaryCarnet, or a local permit or bond 路 SARS Temporary Import Permit via Traveller Management System (SATMS) declaration; CPD carnet also accepted180 days per visitRead itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026
IcelandCarnet, or a local permit or bond 路 SARS Temporary Import Permit via Traveller Management System (SATMS) declaration; CPD carnet also accepted180 days per visitRead itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026
IrelandCarnet, or a local permit or bond 路 SARS Temporary Import Permit via Traveller Management System (SATMS) declaration; CPD carnet also accepted180 days per visitRead itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026
IsraelCarnet, or a local permit or bond 路 SARS Temporary Import Permit via Traveller Management System (SATMS) declaration; CPD carnet also accepted180 days per visitRead itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026
ItalyCarnet, or a local permit or bond 路 SARS Temporary Import Permit via Traveller Management System (SATMS) declaration; CPD carnet also accepted180 days per visitRead itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026
JapanCarnet, or a local permit or bond 路 SARS Temporary Import Permit via Traveller Management System (SATMS) declaration; CPD carnet also accepted180 days per visitRead itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026
LatviaCarnet, or a local permit or bond 路 SARS Temporary Import Permit via Traveller Management System (SATMS) declaration; CPD carnet also accepted180 days per visitRead itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026
LithuaniaCarnet, or a local permit or bond 路 SARS Temporary Import Permit via Traveller Management System (SATMS) declaration; CPD carnet also accepted180 days per visitRead itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026
LuxembourgCarnet, or a local permit or bond 路 SARS Temporary Import Permit via Traveller Management System (SATMS) declaration; CPD carnet also accepted180 days per visitRead itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026
MaltaCarnet, or a local permit or bond 路 SARS Temporary Import Permit via Traveller Management System (SATMS) declaration; CPD carnet also accepted180 days per visitRead itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026
MexicoCarnet, or a local permit or bond 路 SARS Temporary Import Permit via Traveller Management System (SATMS) declaration; CPD carnet also accepted180 days per visitRead itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026
NetherlandsCarnet, or a local permit or bond 路 SARS Temporary Import Permit via Traveller Management System (SATMS) declaration; CPD carnet also accepted180 days per visitRead itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026
New ZealandCarnet, or a local permit or bond 路 SARS Temporary Import Permit via Traveller Management System (SATMS) declaration; CPD carnet also accepted180 days per visitRead itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026
NorwayCarnet, or a local permit or bond 路 SARS Temporary Import Permit via Traveller Management System (SATMS) declaration; CPD carnet also accepted180 days per visitRead itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026
PolandCarnet, or a local permit or bond 路 SARS Temporary Import Permit via Traveller Management System (SATMS) declaration; CPD carnet also accepted180 days per visitRead itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026
PortugalCarnet, or a local permit or bond 路 SARS Temporary Import Permit via Traveller Management System (SATMS) declaration; CPD carnet also accepted180 days per visitRead itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026
RomaniaCarnet, or a local permit or bond 路 SARS Temporary Import Permit via Traveller Management System (SATMS) declaration; CPD carnet also accepted180 days per visitRead itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026
SlovakiaCarnet, or a local permit or bond 路 SARS Temporary Import Permit via Traveller Management System (SATMS) declaration; CPD carnet also accepted180 days per visitRead itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026
SloveniaCarnet, or a local permit or bond 路 SARS Temporary Import Permit via Traveller Management System (SATMS) declaration; CPD carnet also accepted180 days per visitRead itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026
South AfricaOwn countryNo limitRead itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026
South KoreaCarnet, or a local permit or bond 路 SARS Temporary Import Permit via Traveller Management System (SATMS) declaration; CPD carnet also accepted180 days per visitRead itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026
SpainCarnet, or a local permit or bond 路 SARS Temporary Import Permit via Traveller Management System (SATMS) declaration; CPD carnet also accepted180 days per visitRead itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026
SwedenCarnet, or a local permit or bond 路 SARS Temporary Import Permit via Traveller Management System (SATMS) declaration; CPD carnet also accepted180 days per visitRead itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026
SwitzerlandCarnet, or a local permit or bond 路 SARS Temporary Import Permit via Traveller Management System (SATMS) declaration; CPD carnet also accepted180 days per visitRead itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026
United KingdomCarnet, or a local permit or bond 路 SARS Temporary Import Permit via Traveller Management System (SATMS) declaration; CPD carnet also accepted180 days per visitRead itOfficial sourceChecked 27 Sep 2026
United StatesCarnet, or a local permit or bond 路 SARS Temporary Import Permit via Traveller Management System (SATMS) declaration; CPD carnet also accepted180 days per visitRead 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.

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