Planning Your Next International Trip?

For South African passport holders, many top travel destinations require a visa before departure. Here’s what you need to know:

Schengen States (Europe):

Includes France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and more. A single Schengen visa gives you access to 27 European countries.

United States:

Requires a full embassy appointment with biometrics and an interview. Book months in advance—slots fill quickly.

United Kingdom:

A UK tourist visa must be obtained before travel. Applications are online, but documents and biometrics are submitted in person.

Canada:

Visitor visas involve a detailed application and biometrics, with processing times varying by season.

Australia:

Requires an electronic visa (subclass 600), applied for online before departure. Processing can take several weeks.

New Zealand:

All South African travellers need to apply for a visitor visa in advance, with proof of funds and return tickets.

China:

A pre-approved visa is required, submitted through the Chinese Visa Application Service Centre before leaving South Africa.

Need help?

Zippi Travel offers end-to-end visa facilitation—guidance on required documents, form submissions, and embassy appointments. We make the process simple, transparent, and stress-free.

Contact us today to start your visa application.