South Africa passport → Türkiye

Do South African citizens need a visa for Türkiye?

eVisa (apply online)90 days

South African passport holders need an eVisa for Türkiye for up to 90 days. You apply and pay online before you travel.

What this means for your trip

Apply on the official government portal and keep a printed copy of the approval.
Processing usually takes a few working days; apply at least two weeks ahead.
Check that the eVisa type matches your purpose of travel.

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Türkiye at a glance

Capital: Ankara
Currency: Turkish lira (TRY)
Languages: Turkish
Calling code: +90
Region: Western Asia

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Türkiye for other passports

South AfricaeVisa90 days
IndiaVisa required
United StatesVisa-free90 days
United KingdomVisa-free90 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free90 days
ChinaVisa-free90 days
SingaporeVisa-free90 days
PakistanVisa required
BangladeshVisa required
Sri LankaVisa required
NepalVisa required
NigeriaVisa required
PhilippinesVisa required

Nearby in Western Asia for South African passport holders

GeorgiaVisa-free365 days
OmanVisa-free14 days
PalestineVisa-free
QatarVisa-free30 days
ArmeniaVisa on arrival120 days
BahrainVisa on arrival14 days
JordanVisa on arrival30 days
Saudi ArabiaVisa on arrival90 days

Common questions

Do South African citizens need a visa for Türkiye?

South African passport holders need an eVisa for Türkiye for up to 90 days. You apply and pay online before you travel.

How long can South African citizens stay in Türkiye?

Up to 90 days under the current evisa rule. Longer stays need a different visa.

Can South African citizens get a visa on arrival in Türkiye?

Not under the standard rules.

How many countries can South African citizens visit without a visa?

93 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The South Africa passport ranks #47 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).

Source: Wikipedia contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0). Updated weekly. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.