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Visa requirements · updated Sep 2026

Do Indonesia citizens need a visa for South Africa?

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Indonesia citizens need an e-Visa or ETA to enter South Africa — applied for online before departure.

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Indonesia vs South Africa: passport comparison

Indonesia

45

visa-free countries

Global rank: #109 · mobility 98.1

South Africa

61

visa-free countries

Global rank: #97 · mobility 111.5
27

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

Indonesia + South Africa: passport compatibility

70%

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

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

27 both visa-free
22 both visa on arrival
25 both e-visa / eTA
64 both need a visa
59 access differs

Where Indonesia 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.

How the entry rule changed: Indonesia → 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 Indonesia → South Africa rule itself held steady over the observed period. The context around it did move:

1rule changes for the Indonesia 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 Indonesia 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

e-Visa / eTA

Applied for online before you fly

Frequently asked

Do Indonesia citizens need a visa for South Africa?
Indonesia citizens need an e-Visa or ETA to enter South Africa — applied for online before departure.
Which passport is stronger — Indonesia or South Africa?
The South Africa passport is stronger: 61 visa-free countries versus 45. Global rank: Indonesia #109, South Africa #97.
Where can Indonesia and South Africa citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 27 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 an e-Visa or eTA applied for online before you fly. Always confirm exact requirements with the embassy.
Can visa requirements change between Indonesia and South Africa?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Sep 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

Indonesia passport ranking

Where else the Indonesia passport can take you and how it ranks worldwide.

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