58 visa-free destinations for SA travellers in 2025

The 2025 Passport Index was recently released and we now know that South Africans can travel to 58 countries with a few new ones added to the list.

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From tropical islands to vibrant cities, the options are endless. Whether you're a seasoned traveller or just starting to plan your next adventure, this list is sure to inspire you.

Before we dive in, here are a few interesting facts:

• The South African passport has a global ranking of 43 out of 91 and a world reach of 55%.

• 46 countries now grant SA travellers with visas on arrival.

• Although we've lost visa-free access to Ireland, Kenya, Kosovo, Qatar, and Senegal, you can still travel to these countries – just be sure to familiarise yourself with the new visa requirements.

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Now, without further ado, here are the 58 countries where South Africans can travel visa-free and how long you can stay:

30 days 

• Angola 

• Eswatini 

• Gabon 

• Guyana 

• Hong Kong 

• Macao 

• Micronesia 

• Philippines 

• Rwanda 

• Singapore 

• Thailand 

• St. Vincent and the Grenadines

• Vanuatu 

42 days

• Saint Lucia 

90 days

• Argentina 

• Bahamas 

• Benin 

• Botswana 

• Brazil 

• Chile 

• Costa Rica 

• Ecuador 

• El Salvador 

• Gambia 

• Ghana 

• Grenada 

• Guatemala 

• Haiti 

• Honduras

• Kiribati 

• Malawi 

• Malaysia 

• Mauritius 

• Namibia 

• Nicaragua

• Paraguay

• Russian Federation 

• Saint Kitts and Nevis 

• Tanzania

• Trinidad and Tobago 

• Tunisia 

• Uruguay

• Venezuela 

• Zambia 

• Zimbabwe 

120 days

• Fiji

180 days

• Antigua and Barbuda

• Barbados

• Dominica

• Panama

• Peru

360 days

• Georgia

Completely visa-free

• Belize

• Dominican Republic

• Jamaica

• Lesotho

• Mozambique

• Palestinian Territories

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