South African visa for Nepalese citizens

A visa is REQUIRED for Nepalese passport holders visiting South Africa for tourism and business purposes. See detailed requirements below:

Visa requirements:

Visa type Purposes Visa requirements Allowed stay
Tourist visa For Nepalese citizens to enter South Africa for a short-term tourism purpose. Visa required N/A
Evisa South Africa e-visa for Nepalese citizens Not Available
Visa on arrival South Africa visa on arrival for Nepalese citizens Not Available

South Africa tourist visa requirements:

  • Holding Nepalese 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 Nepal, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of South Africa nearest your place of residence.

  • New Delhi: The High Commission of in New Delhi, ~ 680.82 kilometers (423.04 mi) away from Kathmandu, Nepal. (Working hours: Close now).
  • Chittagong: The Honorary Consulate of in Chittagong, ~ 1022.84 kilometers (635.57 mi) away from Kathmandu, Nepal. (Working hours: Close now).

South Africa visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest South Africa diplomatic mission offices to Nepal for guidance)

Tourism Statistics Chart

The line chart shows the number of visitors from Nepal traveling to South Africa from 2008 to 2018.

Year Number of visitors (Nepal) estimated Change (%)
2008 7,674 N/A
2009 5,610 -26.90%
2010 6,459 15.13%
2011 6,671 3.28%
2012 7,350 10.18%
2013 7,630 3.81%
2014 7,639 0.12%
2015 7,123 -6.75%
2016 8,035 12.80%
2017 8,228 2.40%
2018 8,378 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 & Nepal comparison

South Africa's area is approximately 1,213,090 km2 (468,376 sq mi), while the area of Nepal is approximately 143,350 km2 (55,347 sq mi). This means Nepal is 8.46 times smaller than South Africa.

As of April 2024, South Africa's population is ~62.3 million people - 31,052,363 more people than the population of Nepal.

We have highlighted South Africa & Nepal’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.

South Africa Nepal Difference
Population (est 2024) 62,345,294 31,292,931 31.1 million more people live in South Africa than Nepal
Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) 124 39 South Africa has 85 more diplomatic representations abroad compared with Nepal.
Travel freedom (2024) 67 13 South Africa passport holders can visit 54 more countries and territories without a visa.
Number of foreign missions hosted 197 50 South African hosts 147 more foreign missions than Nepal.

Frequently asked questions, answered

How many visitors from Nepal travel to South Africa in one year?

The number of visitors from Nepal visiting South Africa in 2018 was approximately 8,378.

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