South African visa for U.S. citizens
Visa requirements:
Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
---|---|---|---|
Tourist visa | For U.S. citizens to enter South Africa for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 90 days |
Evisa | South Africa e-visa for U.S. citizens | Not Available | |
Visa on arrival | South Africa visa on arrival for U.S. citizens | Not Available |
South Africa tourist visa requirements:
- Holding U.S. 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 States, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of South Africa nearest your place of residence.
- Washington: The Embassy of South Africa in Washington, United States (Working hours: Open now. Close in 7 hours 48 minutes)
- Chicago: The Consulate General of South Africa in Chicago, United States (Working hours: Open now. Close in 5 hours 48 minutes)
- Los Angeles: The Consulate General of South Africa in Los Angeles, United States (Working hours: Open now. Close in 7 hours 48 minutes)
- New York: The Consulate General of South Africa in New York, United States (Working hours: Close now Lunch time )
South Africa visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest South Africa diplomatic mission offices to United States for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from United States traveling to South Africa from 2008 to 2018.
Year | Number of visitors (United States) estimated | Change (%) |
---|---|---|
2008 | 369,957 | N/A |
2009 | 366,220 | -1.01% |
2010 | 358,746 | -2.04% |
2011 | 392,378 | 9.37% |
2012 | 388,641 | -0.95% |
2013 | 392,378 | 0.96% |
2014 | 309,255 | -21.18% |
2015 | 297,226 | -3.89% |
2016 | 345,013 | 16.08% |
2017 | 370,747 | 7.46% |
2018 | 376,892 | 1.66% |
2019 | 373,694 | -0.85% |
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 States comparison
South Africa's area is approximately 1,213,090 km2 (468,376 sq mi), while the area of United States is approximately 9,147,420 km2 (3,531,837 sq mi). This means United States is 7.54 times bigger than South Africa.
As of March 2024, South Africa's population is ~62.3 million people - 276,469,019 fewer people than the population of United States.
We have highlighted South Africa & United States’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
South Africa | United States | Difference | |
---|---|---|---|
Population (est 2024) | 62,345,294 | 338,814,313 | 276.5 million fewer people live in South Africa than United States |
Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 124 | 273 | South Africa has 149 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with United States. |
Travel freedom (2024) | 67 | 134 | South Africa passport holders visit 67 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
Number of foreign missions hosted | 197 | 1147 | South African hosts 950 fewer foreign missions than United States. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from United States travel to South Africa in one year?
The number of visitors from United States visiting South Africa in 2019 was approximately 373,694.
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