South Africa visa for US passport holders
A US passport holder can enter South Africa visa-free for up to 90 days.
Visa-free
Tourist entry
90
Days per visit
2
Visa routes tracked
Staying longer: every South Africa visa route
The tourist entry above is for visits. To live and work remotely in South Africa, these are the routes the catalogue tracks — income thresholds, costs and processing times are on the country page, each linked to its official source.
| Route | Type | Stay | Income needed | Work | Residency path |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Remote Work Visitor Visa | nomad | Up to 3 years | $50,000/mo | — | |
| Study Visa | student | Length of the course, renewable | — | — | — |
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Visa rules change often — verify against the official government source linked on the South Africa page before you travel or apply.