🇧🇾 Belarus passport 🇿🇦 South Africa
eVisa needed
Apply online and get approval before you fly
Belarus passport holders need an eVisa for South Africa. It is applied for online before you travel — no embassy visit required.
Our data doesn't record the permitted stay, fee or processing time for this route — check the official page before you apply.
Source: the open Passport Index dataset, with corrections checked against official government sites. How we source this · Report an error
Getting an eVisa for South Africa
What this usually involves for an eVisa — not a checklist researched for Belarus passport holders specifically. The official page has the exact list.
What you'll typically need 6 items
- Scanned copy of passport bio-data page
- Recent passport-sized photo (white background)
- Travel itinerary / flight details
- Proof of accommodation
- Valid email address for delivery
- Credit/debit card for payment
Steps 6 steps
- Visit the official eVisa portal for the destination country
- Create an account and complete the online application form
- Upload required documents and photo
- Pay the visa fee online
- Wait for approval email — processing time varies by country
- Download and print your eVisa approval to show at immigration
Before you board for South Africa
Beyond the visa itself, these are what travellers most often get turned away for:
- Passport validityValid for at least 30 days beyond visa validity with 2 blank pages
- Onward or return ticket Required
- Proof of funds RequiredZAR 5,000 per day or equivalent in travelers cheques
- Travel insurance Recommended
- Yellow fever RequiredVaccination certificate required if arriving from endemic countries
- Malaria prophylaxis RecommendedLimpopo, Mpumalanga (Kruger), and KwaZulu-Natal coast
- Routine vaccines Recommended
- Children under 18 traveling with one parent need an unabridged birth certificate
- Most nationalities get 30–90 days visa-free
- Be vigilant about safety; car hijacking and mugging risks in cities
Requirements can vary by nationality and change without notice — confirm with the official sources before you travel.
Official sources
Always confirm with South Africa's own government before you travel:
- South Africa official visa information ↗ dha.gov.za
- South Africa embassies & consulates ↗ dirco.gov.za
Keep going
About South Africa
The Rainbow Nation — Kruger safaris, Cape Town's mountains, wine estates, and Nelson Mandela's legacy
- Capital
- Pretoria / Cape Town / Bloemfontein
- Currency
- South African Rand (ZAR)
- Language
- 11 official languages (Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans, English)
- Time zone
- SAST (UTC+2)
- Best time to visit
- May – September (safari), December – February (beaches)
Common questions
Do Belarus citizens need a visa to visit South Africa?
Belarus passport holders need an eVisa for South Africa. It is applied for online before you travel — no embassy visit required.
How long can Belarus passport holders stay in South Africa?
Our data doesn't record the permitted stay for this route. Check South Africa's official visa information before you travel.
How much does a South Africa visa cost for Belarus citizens?
Our data doesn't record the fee for this route. Fees change often — check South Africa's official visa information before you apply.
How long must my passport be valid to enter South Africa?
Valid for at least 30 days beyond visa validity with 2 blank pages
Does South Africa give visas to Belarus citizens?
Yes — South Africa issues eVisas to Belarus citizens. Apply online before travelling; approval is delivered electronically.
Where can Belarus citizens find official South Africa visa information?
On South Africa's official site: https://www.dha.gov.za/index.php/applying-for-sa-visa