South Africa for citizens of Ethiopia

🔑 How to enter to South Africa from Ethiopia

To enter South Africa, Ethiopian citizens must follow some fairly simple steps. Please note that migration services have the right to request additional documents (return tickets, accommodation reservations and etc.).

1. Before traveling to South Africa, check whether your Ethiopian passport is valid. Passport must be valid for 6 months after entering South Africa and have at least 1 blank page for entry stamp.
2. Show your Ethiopian passport to the immigration officer upon arrival.
3. Getting a visa - an entry stamp in your Ethiopian passport.

✅ Requirements for Ethiopian citizens to visit South Africa with tourist visa

• Ethiopian citizens should provide valid passport. Passport must be valid at the all time of entry to South Africa. The passport must be a minimum of one blank page for the entry stamp.
• Medical insurance is recommended, as treatment of Ethiopian citizens on the territory of South Africa is carried out on a commercial basis.

⚠ Citizens of Ethiopia must obtain a visa in advance before traveling to South Africa.

A South African tourist visa is required for Ethiopian citizens. At the discretion of the embassy staff, the visa can be issued strictly under the travel time line. When applying for a tourist visa to South Africa, the applicant must be in person. You may applay for a South African tourist visa online.

🏢 List of Embassies and Consulates of South Africa in Ethiopia

Embassy of South Africa in Addis Ababa for Ethiopia|Djibouti|Somalia

👉 All Embassies of South Africa

✅ How to apply for South Africa tourist visa from Ethiopia

1. Prepare all required documents.
2. Complete the application form and attach all required documents.
3. Submit your visa application online.
4. Await processing of documents.
5. Receive your passports with visas. .

ℹ The processing time is usually standard, but may increase depending on the embassy's workload. Refusal may be received without explanation. The visa fee is non-refundable in case of refusal. The application must be submitted for each applicant separately and in person.

❓ FAQ

1. Do citizens of Ethiopia require a visa to visit the South Africa?

   Ethiopian citizens do not need a visa to visit the South Africa.

2. What happens if a Ethiopian passport holder stays in South Africa longer than the visa-free period allowed?

   Overstaying visa-free entry to South Africa is punishable by a fine, in case of serious violations a ban on entry to South Africa is possible. It is essential to leave the country before your authorized stay expires or to extend your stay legally if needed.

3. Do citizens of Ethiopia need to show proof of sufficient funds to enter South Africa without a visa?

   South African immigration authorities may ask for proof of sufficient funds or a return ticket when entering the country without a visa. It is advisable to have these documents with you when traveling.

4. What documents are required for Ethiopian citizens to enter South Africa without a visa?

   Ethiopian citizens need a valid passport with at least six months validity, a return or onward ticket, and proof of sufficient funds to cover their stay in South Africa.

5. Can Ethiopian work or study during the visa-free stay in South Africa?

   The South Africa visa-free stay is usually for tourism purposes only. For working or studying in South Africa Ethiopian citizens usually requires a specific visa, and you should not engage in such activities on a tourist visa-free stay.