Entry rules
Do Türkiye passport holders need a visa for South Africa?
UpdatedSep 28, 2026About the data
No visa needed
Visa-free30 days
Türkiye passport holders can visit South Africa without a visa for up to 30 days.
No visa needed for a short visit. You may still be asked for an arrival form, an onward ticket or proof of funds.
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South Africa93of 198 passports visa-freeRank 48 among destinationsEvery passport’s ruleTürkiye passport74of 198 destinations visa-freeRank 88 among passportsEvery destination for this passportThe other waySouth Africa passport holders visiting TürkiyeeVisa required30 days
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MadagascarOn arrival90 days
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