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South Africa visa requirements for Japan citizens

Updated 2026-07-04 · verified against the Passport Index dataset

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Visa-free
Japan citizens do not need a visa for South Africa for up to 90 days.

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Holders of a Japan passport do not need a visa when visiting South Africa for up to 90 days. The Japan passport currently ranks #12 among the world's top 100 with 164 destinations accessible visa-free or with visa on arrival / eTA.

In the opposite direction: South Africa citizens travelling to Japan — e-visa required.

🧳 Before you travel: Japan → South Africa

🛡️ Travel insurance — medical + trip coverage, buy before departure📶 eSIM with data — internet the moment you land — no roaming✈️ Flights — compare fares across airlines🏨 Hotels — look for free-cancellation rates until the visa is approved
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More destinations for Japan citizens

🇫🇷 Japan → France: Visa-free🇪🇸 Japan → Spain: Visa-free🇺🇸 Japan → United States: eTA required🇮🇹 Japan → Italy: Visa-free🇹🇷 Japan → Turkey: Visa-free🇲🇽 Japan → Mexico: Visa-free

Visiting South Africa on other passports

🇫🇷 France → South Africa: Visa-free🇪🇸 Spain → South Africa: Visa-free🇺🇸 United States → South Africa: Visa-free🇮🇹 Italy → South Africa: Visa-free🇹🇷 Turkey → South Africa: Visa-free🇲🇽 Mexico → South Africa: e-Visa required

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