South African visa for Italian citizens
A visa is NOT required for Italian passport holders visiting South Africa for a short-term stay: 90 days.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For Italian citizens to enter South Africa for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 90 days |
| Evisa | South Africa e-visa for Italian citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | South Africa visa on arrival for Italian citizens | Not Available | |
South Africa tourist visa requirements:
- Holding Italian 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 Italy, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of South Africa nearest your place of residence.
- Rome: The Embassy of South Africa in Rome, Italy (Working hours: Close now)
- Genoa: The Honorary Consulate of South Africa in Genoa, Italy (Working hours: Close now)
- Napoli: The Honorary Consulate of South Africa in Napoli, Italy (Working hours: Close now)
- Venice: The Honorary Consulate of South Africa in Venice, Italy (Working hours: Close now)
- Florence: The Honorary Consulate of South Africa in Florence, Italy (Working hours: Close now)
- Bologna: The Honorary Consulate of South Africa in Bologna, Italy (Working hours: Close now)
- Bari: The Honorary Consulate of South Africa in Bari, Italy (Working hours: Close now)
- Trieste: The Honorary Consulate of South Africa in Trieste, Italy (Working hours: Close now)
- Palermo: The Consulate of South Africa in Palermo, Italy (Working hours: Close now)
- Milan: The Consulate General of South Africa in Milan, Italy (Working hours: Close now)
South Africa visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest South Africa diplomatic mission offices to Italy for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from Italy traveling to South Africa from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (Italy) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 214,861 | N/A |
| 2009 | 157,069 | -26.90% |
| 2010 | 180,858 | 15.15% |
| 2011 | 186,794 | 3.28% |
| 2012 | 205,811 | 10.18% |
| 2013 | 213,629 | 3.80% |
| 2014 | 213,898 | 0.13% |
| 2015 | 199,450 | -6.75% |
| 2016 | 224,986 | 12.80% |
| 2017 | 230,384 | 2.40% |
| 2018 | 234,573 | 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 & Italy comparison
South Africa's area is approximately 1,213,090 km2 (468,376 sq mi), while the area of Italy is approximately 294,140 km2 (113,568 sq mi). This means Italy is 4.12 times smaller than South Africa.
As of April 2024, South Africa's population is ~62.3 million people - 2,246,239 more people than the population of Italy.
We have highlighted South Africa & Italy’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| South Africa | Italy | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2024) | 62,345,294 | 60,099,055 | 2.2 million more people live in South Africa than Italy |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 124 | 209 | South Africa has 85 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with Italy. |
| Travel freedom (2024) | 67 | 146 | South Africa passport holders visit 79 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 197 | 549 | South African hosts 352 fewer foreign missions than Italy. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from Italy travel to South Africa in one year?
The number of visitors from Italy visiting South Africa in 2018 was approximately 234,573.
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