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United States United States South Africa South Africa
Visa-free

US citizens do not need a visa to enter South Africa for tourism purposes for stays of up to 90 days.

Last verified: 2026-04-27

At a glance

Max stay 90 days
Passport validity Passport must be valid for at least 30 days after your intended date of departure from South Africa, with at least TWO consecutive blank visa pages.
Entry type Visa-free
Onward ticket A valid return or onward flight ticket is strictly required by airlines before boarding.

Entry requirements

  • As a US passport holder, you are visa-exempt. A visitor's visa (port of entry visa) will be issued into your passport upon arrival at South African immigration.
  • If you wish to stay longer than 90 days, you must apply for an extension through the Department of Home Affairs or VFS Global within South Africa.

Stay

Visa exemption applies for up to 90 days.

Passport

Passport must be valid for at least 30 days after your intended date of departure from South Africa, with at least TWO consecutive blank visa pages.

Health — Yellow fever

A Yellow Fever vaccination certificate is required if you are arriving from, or have transited for more than 12 hours through, a country with a risk of yellow fever transmission.

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Flights from New York

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Places to stay

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Cape Town

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Important

This tool is for guidance only and may be incomplete or out of date. Always confirm with official government sources and your airline before you travel.