The Tourist eVisa visa
Up to 90 daysThe single-entry eVisa for exploring Cape Town, the Kruger and the Garden Route — applied for online before you fly.
About the Tourist eVisa visa
The tourist eVisa is the route visa-required visitors use to discover South Africa, from Table Mountain and the Cape winelands to Big Five safaris in the Kruger. It grants a single entry with a stay of up to 90 days.
How South Africa eVisa Process Works
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Fill Form
Complete the simple online form.
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Make Payment
Pay securely online.
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Upload Document
AI verifies your documents instantly.
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Submitted to Immigration
Sent to South Africa Immigration.
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Get Your Visa
Delivered to your email.
Who is eligible
- Available to visa-required nationalities as the ETA / eVisa system expands.
- A passport valid with at least two blank pages.
Documents required for a South Africa visa
Prepare the following documents and information to complete your application smoothly.
Passport valid for at least 30 days beyond your intended departure, with two blank pages.
01Valid passport with at least 6 months validity.
A recent passport-style photograph.
02White background, face centred, no glasses.
A confirmed return or onward flight ticket.
03Return ticket or confirmed itinerary.
Proof of accommodation and sufficient funds.
04Hotel booking or address of your stay.
Safe. Fast. 100% online. Your information is encrypted and protected. No physical documents or embassy visits required.
Processing time
South Africa eVisas are usually approved within about five working days. Apply ahead of travel as they are not issued at ports of entry.
Extension
The tourist eVisa is single-entry; extensions are handled by the Department of Home Affairs in-country.
Prices are all-inclusive and confirmed in the application — no hidden government or service fees added later.
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How we reviewed this page
VerifiedVisitsVisa follows strict sourcing guidelines. The South Africa visa information on this page is verified against official government sources and reviewed by our visa specialists. We avoid using tertiary references and update this page as entry requirements change.
Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Official South Africa visa portal
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Immigration & entry-requirement notices
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Documentation database
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