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Do Fiji citizens need a visa for South Africa?

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Fiji citizens need a visa to enter South Africa. Apply in advance at an embassy or visa centre.

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Fiji vs South Africa: passport comparison

Fiji

49

visa-free countries

Global rank: #103 · mobility 103.9

South Africa

61

visa-free countries

Global rank: #97 · mobility 111.5
42

countries both Fiji and South Africa can enter visa-free together

Fiji + South Africa: passport compatibility

79%

of the world — where both passports have the same visa access

Where Fiji and South Africa travel together — by entry type:

42 both visa-free
23 both visa on arrival
28 both e-visa / eTA
63 both need a visa
41 access differs

Where Fiji and South Africa can travel visa-free together

Travelling as a pair with two different passports? Here is the full list of countries where BOTH of you can enter without a prior visa — plus where your access differs.

Both visa-free (42)

Sort by max stay or the destination's passport strength (tap a header), and filter by region.

Country Max stay Passport rank
Angola 30 days #168
Antigua and Barbuda 180 days #61
Argentina 90 days #44
Bahamas 90 days #53
Barbados 180 days #48
Belize 90 days #99
Brazil 90 days #43
Chile 90 days #45
Costa Rica 30 days #62
Dominica 21 days #70
Dominican Republic 90 days #124
Ecuador 90 days #104
El Salvador 180 days #75
Gambia 90 days #132
Georgia 90 days #83
Guatemala 90 days #73
Haiti 90 days #175
Hong Kong 30 days #46
Israel 90 days #51
Jamaica 90 days #100
Kiribati 90 days #84
Malawi 90 days #127
Malaysia 30 days #41
Mauritius 90 days #66
Micronesia 30 days #89
Nicaragua 90 days #86
Palestine 90 days #193
Panama 90 days #68
Peru 180 days #57
Philippines 30 days #128
Russia 90 days #93
Rwanda 30 days #143
Saint Kitts and Nevis 90 days #54
Saint Lucia 42 days #69
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines 90 days #56
Seychelles 90 days #58
Singapore 30 days #12
Thailand 60 days #110
Tunisia 90 days #131
Vanuatu 120 days #105
Zambia 90 days #139
Zimbabwe 90 days #147

How the entry rule changed: Fiji → South Africa

We keep our own archive of visa-rule snapshots and diff them against each other. Here is what changed over the observed period.

The Fiji → South Africa rule itself held steady over the observed period. The context around it did move:

1rule changes for the Fiji passport, 1 of them easing
July 2024 — June 2026our archive observation window

Comparison is built from our own dataset snapshots; the date marks when we recorded the change, not the official decision date. See all changes →

South Africa: good to know

Pretoria

Capital

South African Rand (ZAR)

Currency

South Africa Standard Time (UTC+2)

Time zone

+27

Calling code

C, D, M, N

Power plug

230V / 50Hz

Voltage

Left-hand

Driving side

Where else Fiji goes visa-free

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Documents you'll usually need for South Africa

The usual basics for the trip. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy or consulate.

Valid passport

Valid at least 6 more months

Return / onward ticket

Proof you will leave the country

Proof of funds

Enough money for your stay

Accommodation

Hotel booking or an invitation

Travel insurance

Recommended, sometimes required

Visa

Obtained at the embassy in advance

Frequently asked

Do Fiji citizens need a visa for South Africa?
Fiji citizens need a visa to enter South Africa. Apply in advance at an embassy or visa centre.
Which passport is stronger — Fiji or South Africa?
The South Africa passport is stronger: 61 visa-free countries versus 49. Global rank: Fiji #103, South Africa #97.
Where can Fiji and South Africa citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 42 of the same countries.
What documents do I need for South Africa?
Usually: a valid passport (6+ months), a return ticket, proof of funds and accommodation. Plus a visa obtained from the embassy in advance. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy.
Can visa requirements change between Fiji and South Africa?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Jul 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

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