South African visa for British citizens
A visa is NOT required for British passport holders visiting South Africa for a short-term stay: 90 days.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For British citizens to enter South Africa for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 90 days |
| Evisa | South Africa e-visa for British citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | South Africa visa on arrival for British citizens | Not Available | |
South Africa tourist visa requirements:
- Holding British 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 United Kingdom, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of South Africa nearest your place of residence.
- London: The High Commission of South Africa in London, United Kingdom (Working hours: Close now)
South Africa visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest South Africa diplomatic mission offices to United Kingdom for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from United Kingdom traveling to South Africa from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (United Kingdom) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 432,193 | N/A |
| 2009 | 449,655 | 4.04% |
| 2010 | 427,827 | -4.85% |
| 2011 | 449,655 | 5.10% |
| 2012 | 427,827 | -4.85% |
| 2013 | 445,290 | 4.08% |
| 2014 | 401,914 | -9.74% |
| 2015 | 407,486 | 1.39% |
| 2016 | 447,840 | 9.90% |
| 2017 | 447,901 | 0.01% |
| 2018 | 430,708 | -3.84% |
| 2019 | 436,559 | 1.36% |
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 & United Kingdom comparison
South Africa's area is approximately 1,213,090 km2 (468,376 sq mi), while the area of United Kingdom is approximately 241,930 km2 (93,409 sq mi). This means United Kingdom is 5.01 times smaller than South Africa.
As of April 2024, South Africa's population is ~62.3 million people - 6,979,900 fewer people than the population of United Kingdom.
We have highlighted South Africa & United Kingdom’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| South Africa | United Kingdom | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2024) | 62,345,294 | 69,325,194 | 7.0 million fewer people live in South Africa than United Kingdom |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 124 | 222 | South Africa has 98 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with United Kingdom. |
| Travel freedom (2024) | 67 | 139 | South Africa passport holders visit 72 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 197 | 348 | South African hosts 151 fewer foreign missions than United Kingdom. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from United Kingdom travel to South Africa in one year?
The number of visitors from United Kingdom visiting South Africa in 2019 was approximately 436,559.
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