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Advisories range from all-clear to avoid non-essential travel. Risks are likely regional - review each source carefully.
Government advisories
For informational purposes only — always verify with official government sources before travel.
United States
Level 2Exercise Increased Caution
Exercise increased caution in South Africa due to crime, terrorism, civil unrest, and kidnapping. Advisory summary: Violent crime is common and includes robbery, rape, carjacking and mugging. There ar
Canada
Level 2Exercise Increased Caution
Exercise a high degree of caution in South Africa due to the significant level of serious crime.
Ireland
Level 2Exercise Increased Caution
Exercise a high degree of caution in South Africa.
United Kingdom
Level 1Exercise Normal Precautions
FCDO travel advice for South Africa. Includes safety and security, insurance, entry requirements and legal differences.
New Zealand
Level 2Exercise Increased Caution
There are more significant safety or security concerns than you would usually find in New Zealand because of violent crime. There is a very high level of violent crime in South Africa, particularly in
Netherlands
Level 2Exercise Increased Caution
Caution: safety risks in South Africa.
France
Level 2Exercise Increased Caution
Exercise a high degree of caution in South Africa.
Germany
Level 1Exercise Normal Precautions
Exercise normal security precautions in South Africa.
Poland
Level 2Exercise Increased Caution
Exercise increased caution in South Africa.
Taiwan
Level 3Avoid Non-Essential Travel
Avoid non-essential travel to South Africa.
South Korea
Level 3Avoid Non-Essential Travel
Refrain from non-essential travel to South Africa.
Japan
Level 2Exercise Increased Caution
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Entry requirements
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United States passportVisa-free · 90 daysCanada passportVisa-free · 90 daysIreland passportVisa-free · 90 daysUnited Kingdom passportVisa-free · 90 daysNew Zealand passportVisa-free · 90 daysNetherlands passportVisa-free · 90 daysFrance passportVisa-free · 90 daysGermany passportVisa-free · 90 daysPoland passportVisa-free · 30 daysTaiwan passportVisa requiredSouth Korea passportVisa-free · 30 daysJapan passportVisa-free · 90 days
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