South African visa for French citizens
A visa is NOT required for French passport holders visiting South Africa for a short-term stay: 90 days.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For French citizens to enter South Africa for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 90 days |
| Evisa | South Africa e-visa for French citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | South Africa visa on arrival for French citizens | Not Available | |
South Africa tourist visa requirements:
- Holding French passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in South Africa.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from South Africa.
If you are looking for South Africa visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from France, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of South Africa nearest your place of residence.
- Paris: The Embassy of South Africa in Paris, France (Working hours: Open now. Close in 14 minutes)
- Rennes: The Consulate of South Africa in Rennes, France (Working hours: Open now. Close in 14 minutes)
South Africa visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest South Africa diplomatic mission offices to France for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from France traveling to South Africa from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (France) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 345,312 | N/A |
| 2009 | 252,432 | -26.90% |
| 2010 | 290,664 | 15.15% |
| 2011 | 300,204 | 3.28% |
| 2012 | 330,768 | 10.18% |
| 2013 | 343,332 | 3.80% |
| 2014 | 343,764 | 0.13% |
| 2015 | 320,544 | -6.75% |
| 2016 | 361,584 | 12.80% |
| 2017 | 370,260 | 2.40% |
| 2018 | 376,992 | 1.82% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
South Africa & France comparison
South Africa's area is approximately 1,213,090 km2 (468,376 sq mi), while the area of France is approximately 547,557 km2 (211,412 sq mi). This means France is 2.22 times smaller than South Africa.
As of April 2024, South Africa's population is ~62.3 million people - 3,502,623 fewer people than the population of France.
We have highlighted South Africa & France’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| South Africa | France | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2024) | 62,345,294 | 65,847,917 | 3.5 million fewer people live in South Africa than France |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 124 | 267 | South Africa has 143 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with France. |
| Travel freedom (2024) | 67 | 143 | South Africa passport holders visit 76 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 197 | 479 | South African hosts 282 fewer foreign missions than France. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from France travel to South Africa in one year?
The number of visitors from France visiting South Africa in 2018 was approximately 376,992.
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