South Africa has officially published the list of 25 European countries whose citizens can travel to the country without a visa and stay for up to 90 days in 2026. The announcement was made on the official South African government website, providing clarity for travelers seeking visa-free access to the nation.
Eligible European Countries for Visa-Free Entry
The list includes a mix of Western, Northern, Southern, and Eastern European nations. The full roster of countries whose passport holders can enter South Africa without a visa for up to 90 days is as follows:
- Andorra
- Austria
- Belgium
- Czech Republic
- Denmark
- Finland
- France
- Germany
- Greece
- Iceland
- Ireland
- Italy
- Liechtenstein
- Luxembourg
- Malta
- Monaco
- Netherlands
- Norway
- Portugal
- Russian Federation
- San Marino
- Spain
- Sweden
- Switzerland
- United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland
Conditions and Additional Information
According to the official South African government website, citizens of these countries can travel to South Africa without applying for a visa, subject to the country's immigration rules. The 90-day stay period applies to each visit. The website also contains the full list of visa-free countries from other continents, accessible via the official link.
In related news, the Netherlands recently published an official list of African countries whose citizens can travel to the Netherlands without a visa. Only Mauritius and Seychelles are eligible for visa-free entry into the Netherlands, while citizens of other African countries must obtain a visa before traveling.
