Indonesia visa for South African citizens

As an Indonesian passport holder, you'll find that a convenient e-visa grants entry to South Africa, allowing for a maximum stay of 90 days. Given the significant distance between Jakarta and Cape Town, often involving a single stopover in a hub like Dubai or Doha, planning ahead is wise, especially as the e-visa application typically takes around 10 working days to process. While the e-visa itself is priced competitively, remember that South African Rand (ZAR) will be your primary currency for on-the-ground expenses.

Visa on arrival30d stay· verified 2026-05-27

Entry requirements

Passport validity
6+ months
Onward ticket
Required
Funds proof
$2000 / trip
Yellow fever cert.
Required

Visa options

TouristVisa on Arrival (VoA)
30dvalid 3mo
Apply
TouristBebas Visa Kunjungan (BVK) / Visit Visa Exemption
BusinessVisa Kunjungan Indeks D12/B12
WorkIzin Tinggal Terbatas Investor / Limited Stay Permit Investor
InvestorGolden Visa
OtherGlobal Citizen of Indonesia
TouristVisa Exemption for ASEAN Foreigner
OtherBridging Stay Permit
TouristVisitor Visa (e-VOA / Visa on Arrival – Tourism, Government Visit, Business Meeting, Goods Purchasing, Transit)
30dvalid 3mo
Apply

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