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Visa requirements · updated Aug 2026

Do Pakistan citizens need a visa for South Africa?

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

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Pakistan vs South Africa: passport comparison

Pakistan

10

visa-free countries

Global rank: #194 · mobility 62.8

South Africa

61

visa-free countries

Global rank: #97 · mobility 111.5
10

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

Pakistan + South Africa: passport compatibility

63%

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

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

10 both visa-free
19 both visa on arrival
25 both e-visa / eTA
71 both need a visa
72 access differs

Where Pakistan 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 (10)

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Country Max stay Passport rank
Barbados90 days#48 Dominica180 days#70 Gambia90 days#132 Haiti90 days#175 Micronesia30 days#89 Rwanda30 days#143 Saint Vincent and the Grenadines90 days#56 Seychelles90 days#58 Trinidad and Tobago90 days#63 Vanuatu120 days#105

Only South Africa is visa-free (51)

AngolaAntigua and BarbudaArgentinaBahamasBelizeBeninBotswanaBrazilChileCosta RicaDominican RepublicEcuadorEl SalvadorFijiGabonGeorgiaGhanaGrenadaGuatemalaGuyanaHondurasHong KongIsraelJamaicaKiribatiLesothoMacaoMalawiMalaysiaMauritiusMozambiqueNamibiaNicaraguaPalestinePanamaParaguayPeruPhilippinesRussiaSaint Kitts and NevisSaint LuciaSingaporeSwazilandTanzaniaThailandTogoTunisiaUruguayVenezuelaZambia+1

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 Pakistan goes visa-free

→ BarbadosVisa-free · 90 days → → DominicaVisa-free · 180 days → → GambiaVisa-free · 90 days → → HaitiVisa-free · 90 days → → MicronesiaVisa-free · 30 days → → RwandaVisa-free · 30 days → → Saint Vincent and the GrenadinesVisa-free · 90 days → → SeychellesVisa-free · 90 days → → Trinidad and TobagoVisa-free · 90 days →
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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 Pakistan citizens need a visa for South Africa?
Pakistan citizens need an e-Visa or ETA to enter South Africa — applied for online before departure.
Which passport is stronger — Pakistan or South Africa?
The South Africa passport is stronger: 61 visa-free countries versus 10. Global rank: Pakistan #194, South Africa #97.
Where can Pakistan and South Africa citizens travel together visa-free?
Both passports get visa-free access to 10 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 Pakistan and South Africa?
Yes, visa rules change periodically. This data is current as of Aug 2026 — always confirm with the embassy before you travel.

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