Before leaving for South Africa you need a valid passport. This page sets out what entry requires of an Italian citizen, checked on 21/10/2026 against the Italian Foreign Ministry’s travel advice and the official portals. Other EU citizens usually have the same rules, but check your own government’s advice.
Passport
valid 1 months, 2 blank pages.
Visa
No visa for tourism.
Official website: www.dha.gov.za/index.php/immigration-services/exempt-countries
Health on entry
Yellow fever: certificate only if arriving from a risk country.
Emergencies
- Police: 10111
Sources
Sources: Italian Foreign Ministry (Viaggiare Sicuri) and official portals. Last checked: 21/10/2026.
