Here’s where South Africans can travel without a visa

South Africa has the most powerful passport on the African continent, with its citizens able to enter a full 90 countries across the world without a visa, and able to gain a visa on arrival at a further 31 countries.

Brand South Africa reporter

This is according to the international Passport Index, which ranks passports of the world according to their total visa-free score. On the index, South Africa ranks at 48 – in the top-50 most powerful passports in the world.

If you’re planning an international holiday, here is a handy guide to the countries South Africans can travel to without a visa, where a visa is issued on arrival, and where a visa is required.

Countries visa-free to South Africans

Visa on arrival for South Africans

Electronic Travel Authority visa required for South Africans

Visa required for South Africans

Updated 14 October 2016

Source: South African Department of Home Affairs 

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