South Africa: Documents Needed for Entry

U.S. citizens do not need a visa for tourist or business travel staying up to 90 days in this country. A valid U.S. Passport is required.

A visa is required for Religious Mission travel.

Any other U.S. citizen who wishes to travel to the Republic of South Africa for any purpose other than tourism or business negotiations (e.g. work, study, religious activity, adoption, immigration, or stays longer than stipulated in the entry requirements) should contact directly, the embassy or nearest consulate.

Below are the South Africa embassy locations in the U.S. and in South Africa.

Diplomatic representation in the US:
Chief of mission: Ambassador Welile NHLAPO
Embassy: 3051 Massachusetts Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20008
Telephone: [1] (202) 232-4400
FAX: [1] (202) 265-1607

Diplomatic representation from the US:
Chief of mission: Donald Gips
Embassy: 877 Pretorius St., Arcadia 0083
Mailing address: P.O. Box 9536, Pretoria 0001
Telephone: [27] (12) 431-4000
FAX: [27] (12) 342-2299.

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