Visa requirements for Japan citizens visiting South Africa — updated May 2026
Japan citizens require a full visa to visit South Africa. Apply at the South Africa embassy in your country, or use iVisa for expert assistance.
📝 Apply for Visa via iVisa →Confirm the exact visa type needed for your trip purpose (tourism, business, transit).
Passport (valid 6+ months), photos, travel itinerary, accommodation proof, bank statements.
iVisa handles the paperwork, double-checks your application, and submits it correctly.
Get your visa digitally or by post. Store it in your ANMTrip document vault.
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