Afghanistan visa for South African citizens

As an Afghan passport holder, navigating your trip to South Africa requires a visa, with a comprehensive selection of ten specific categories including tourist, business, work, and student options available. Travelers departing from Afghanistan will find the journey to the Southern Hemisphere necessitates careful planning, often involving multiple layovers and flight times easily exceeding 12 hours due to the lack of direct routes. This extensive travel, crossing multiple time zones, means considering a significant adjustment upon arrival in South Africa, where the local currency is the Rand (ZAR). Thorough preparation, from understanding these travel logistics to securing the appropriate visa type, is essential for a smooth experience.

eVisa30d stay· verified 2026-05-27
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Visa options

TouristTourist Visa
30d$120valid 3mo
TouristTourist e-Visa
30dvalid 3mo
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BusinessBusiness Visa (up to 3 years, multiple entry)
multiple-entryvalid 3y
BusinessBusiness Visa (standard, single entry)
30dvalid 3mo
StudentStudent Visa
TransitTransit Visa (air passengers)
3d
TransitTransit Visa (land travelers)
6d
WorkBusiness / Work Entry Visa (Entry Visa for work permit)
OtherResidence Visa (Resident Visa)
180dvalid 6mo
FamilyVisit Visa
OtherArrival Visa
OtherCrew Visa
OtherOfficial Visa
30d$0valid 3mo
OtherE‑permit Visa
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OtherEntry Visa (general entry)
30d$120valid 3mo
OtherDouble Entry Visa
double-entry
OtherExit Visa
6dvalid 6d
OtherVisa (up to one year)
valid 1y

e-Visa: Visitors must arrive at Kabul International (KBL).

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