🇵🇭PHILIPPINES🇿🇦SOUTH AFRICAPH-ZA Do Philippines passport holders need a visa to visit South Africa?
Yes — a visa is required. Philippine ordinary passport holders must obtain a South African eVisa online before travel; there is no visa-free entry and no visa-on-arrival. Philippine ordinary passport holders are not visa-exempt for South Africa and cannot get a visa on arrival. The Philippines is on South Africa's official eVisa-eligible list, so the practical route for a short tourist visit is to apply for a tourist (visitor) eVisa through the Department of Home Affairs ePermit portal before departure. The eVisa is electronically linked to your passport and currently must be used to enter via O.R. Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg. A standard visitor visa permits a short stay (commonly up to 90 days for tourism, subject to the officer's discretion at the port of entry). Philippines is NOT included in South Africa's newer ETA scheme (as of late 2025 the ETA pilot covers only China, India, Indonesia and Mexico), so the eVisa remains the correct pathway. Always verify current fees and processing on the official DHA portal, as figures and accepted entry ports can change.
VISA REQUIREDTOURISMSINGLE ENTRYLast verified 2026-05-30
For guidance only — visa rules change with little notice. Always confirm directly with the destination's embassy or foreign ministry before booking non-refundable travel. Information here applies to ordinary (non-diplomatic) passports unless noted.