Africa

South Africa: entry rules for Filipino passport holders

Visa needed

for Filipino passport holders, unless you hold a valid Schengen visa

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Which visas do you hold?

Filipino passport holders can visit South Africa without a visa only with a valid Schengen visa. Tick yours to see what applies to you.

You need a visa to visit South Africa

With a Filipino passport alone, apply for a South Africa visa before you travel, on the official government website or at its embassy.

If you hold a valid Schengen visa, tick it above: then you can visit without one.

For guidance only. Rules change, so always check the official government website before you travel.

Questions

Frequently asked questions

Can Filipino passport holders enter South Africa?

Only if you also hold a valid Schengen visa: then it's visa-free, and you can stay a limited period. Without one, you need a South Africa visa.

How long can Filipino citizens stay in South Africa?

It varies; check the official source before you travel.

How much does it cost?

Free.

Other countries for Filipino passports

Where Filipino passports can go with a visa