You need a visa for South Africa if you have a Sahrawi passport

These visas exist for South Africa, but they cannot be applied for online with Sahrawi nationality. Tell us about your trip and we will come back with the options and a price.

Visa required

Frequently asked questions

Do Sahrawi citizens need a visa for South Africa?

Yes. Sahrawi citizens need a visa for South Africa. It is not available online — the application goes through an embassy or consulate.

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What South Africa may ask for

Not every traveller is asked for all of these. A valid passport is checked every time; the rest is a spot check at the border, and some items belong to a visa application rather than the crossing itself.

Passport valid 30+ days beyond departure with 2 blank pages
Yellow fever certificate if from endemic country
Passport photo 35x45mm, white background, recent
Confirmed accommodation booking for entire stay
Return or onward flight ticket confirmation
Proof of sufficient funds (bank statements)

Entry requirements for Sahrawi travellers

These rules apply specifically to Sahrawi passport holders entering South Africa as tourists. Each one links to the official source where available.

Required
Mandatory travel declaration form before entering South Africa
Travelers must complete an Online Travel Declaration form before travel to South Africa. The declaration covers goods and currency in their possession. Travelers must complete the online declaration within 24 hours of their final departure for South Africa. Travelers who have connecting flights, submit it within 24 hours before the last flight to South Africa. A parent, legal guardian, caretaker, or other assisting person may complete the declaration on behalf of a minor or a traveler who is unable to complete it themselves. Travelers can complete the declaration via the SARS Customs Online Traveler Declaration Portal, the SATMS mobile application, or a Scan-to-Declare QR code. Travelers who have not completed the declaration before arriving in South Africa can still enter the country and submit it on-site, using self-service terminals or with assistance from SARS Customs officials at the port of entry. Completing the declaration before travel is recommended to speed up border processing, but doing so at the port is an accepted alternative. Travelers must still ensure the declaration is submitted and accurate. Failing to declare goods or currency altogether, or providing false information, may result in processing delays, financial penalties, or the detention and forfeiture of goods.
- This requirement doesn't apply to the following travelers: -Travelers transiting through South Africa who remain in the international transit area.
South African Revenue Service Last checked 2026-07-03
Required
Mandatory travel declaration form before exiting South Africa
Travelers must complete an Online Travel Declaration form before travel from South Africa. The declaration covers goods and currency in their possession. Travelers must complete the online declaration within 24 hours of their final departure from South Africa. A parent, legal guardian, caretaker, or other assisting person may complete the declaration on behalf of a minor or a traveler who is unable to complete it themselves. Travelers can complete the declaration via the SARS Customs Online Traveler Declaration Portal, the SATMS mobile application, or a Scan-to-Declare QR code. Travelers who have not completed the declaration before arriving in South Africa can still enter the country and submit it on-site, using self-service terminals or with assistance from SARS Customs officials at the port of entry. Completing the declaration before travel is recommended to speed up border processing, but doing so at the port is an accepted alternative. Travelers must still ensure the declaration is submitted and accurate. Failing to declare goods or currency altogether, or providing false information, may result in processing delays, financial penalties, or the detention and forfeiture of goods.
South African Revenue Service Last checked 2026-07-03