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St. Helena visa rules for South Africa passport holders

Other passports: see the rules for every passport visiting St. Helena.

The answer

Yes. South Africa passport holders can visit St. Helena visa-free for up to 183 days.

Entry
Visa-free
Stay
183 days per entry
Covers
Tourist entry
ONE TIME LIVIN’VISA-FREE183 DAYS

Our summary of the official rule. Not an official stamp.

Official source

St. Helena eVisa "Do I need a visa?" checker: results by passport country, St Helena Government, St Helena Immigration Service (e-visa portal)Checked 3 Nov 2026

Solomon Islands, South Africa, Spain

Quoted from the source.

Who sets the entry rules

St. Helena's entry rules are set and enforced by its own authorities.

Source: gov.uk

Before you go

The conditions that come with this rule, from its official sources.

Conditions from official sources

  • Needs pre-arranged accommodation, proof of sufficient funds and medical insurance that covers emergency medical care.
  • Needs an e-visa in advance if you cannot meet the criminal convictions guidance.
  • South African temporary passports do not qualify; their holders need an e-visa.

Passport validity

Your passport must be valid for at least 6 months.

All passports (apart from British Overseas Territories (St. Helena) passports) regardless of the country of issue are required to have an expiry date 6 months after the date of arrival.

Tourist entry only

These rules cover tourist visits. Work, study and transit follow other rules.

Visa-free nearby

Other places South Africa passport holders can visit without a visa, within 2,500 km of Jamestown, nearest first.

  1. AngolaLuanda, about 2,200 km from JamestownVisa-free · 30 days
  2. São Tomé & PríncipeSão Tomé, about 2,270 km from JamestownVisa-free · 90 days
  3. GabonLibreville, about 2,460 km from JamestownVisa-free · 30 days

We list only countries whose rules we have reviewed. More appear as we review them.

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