South Africa visa requirements for Singaporeans

Travel and visa requirements

South African Visa is not required for Singaporeans

Stay Duration: 90 days

Entry Requirements

  • Singaporean can stay in South Africa without a visa for a duration of 90 days or as decided by the Embassy.
  • Tourists can extend their stay for another 30 days by applying for an extension at the immigration office. 
  • Intending tourists are required to provide a Machine Readable passport valid at least six months on entry with two blank visa pages for stamps on arrival and departure from South Africa.
  • Confirm with the South Africa airline that boarding will be permitted without a visa as these conditions are subject to change. 
  • Visitors must have a return ticket back to Singapore or onward ticket to other destinations.
  • Citizens of Singapore must also confirm proof of accommodation while in South Africa, which could be a hotel reservation or a letter from a South African Host.
  • Singapore citizens visiting South Africa with pets must have a certificate of vaccination and must obtain an import license. 
  • There are no restrictions on importing foreign currencies as long as the amounts are declared on arrival.
  • Prospective visitors can get to South Africa from  the Singapore international airport in Changi.
  • The estimated flight duration from Singapore to South Africa is 11 hours, 48 minutes
  • Although South Africa is a secular state with a diverse religious population, Christianity is the most widely practiced religion in South Africa.
  • South Africa has eleven official languages. They are Afrikaans, English, Ndebele, Northern Sotho, Sotho, Swazi, Tswana, Tsonga, Venda, Xhosa, and Zulu. Zulu is the most spoken of all the languages.
  • You must have a valid Yellow Fever Certificate issued at least 10 days before arrival in South Africa if you have travelled from a country with yellow fever or if you transited more than 12 hours through the airport of a country with risk of Yellow Fever transmission. 
  • Most South Africans can speak more than one language.
  • South Africa's climatic conditions generally range from the Mediterranean in the Southwestern corner of South Africa to temperate in the interior plateau, and subtropical in the Northeast. A small area in the northwest has a desert climate. Most of the country has warm, sunny days and cool nights.
  • The South African Rand is the official currency used in the country. Visitors can exchange their foreign currencies at banks and exchange outlets in the country.
  • South Africa is the largest country in Southern Africa.
  • The country has 3 capital cities: Pretoria, Cape Town and Bloemfontein. 
  • South Africa uses the South Africa Standard Time (GMT+2) hence, Singapore is 6 hours ahead of South Africa
  • In South Africa the power plugs and sockets are of types D, M and N. The standard voltage is 230 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.
  • Getting around South Africa is possible through various public means of transportation including Domestic flights, Public Buses, Taxis, Trains and Car hires.
  • Visitors taking pictures are advised to be respectful and conscious of their environment while at it.
  • The Kruger National Park, The Garden Route and Stellenbosch, Cape Town are some of the top rated tourist sites in South Africa.

Frequently Asked Questions

When is the best time to apply for my South African visa?

The best time to apply for your South Africa visa is 1-2 months before your travel date. 

Do I have to send my passport to get a South Africa visa? Is it safe to send a passport?

Yes. You will need to send your actual passport, not a copy of it. Visa request cannot be processed without your original passport. 

What are the hotels close to South Africa International Airport?

Premier Hotel, the Aviator hotel and the Protea are the three top hotels close to the airport in South Africa. 

What is the best time of the year to go travel to South Africa?

South Africa is a year-round destination due to its varying regional climates and wildlife opportunities. The Cape has beautiful hot, dry weather in its summer months between November and February, while the best time to visit for Whale watching  is between July and November.