Do South Africa citizens need a visa for Turkey?

Yes — South Africa citizens need an e-Visa for Turkey, applied online before travel.

How long does it take to get a Turkey visa?

Processing time is typically 0–1 days. We recommend applying at least 2 weeks before travel.

How long can South Africa citizens stay in Turkey?

The maximum stay is 90 days per entry.

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Passport

🇿🇦 South Africa

Going to

🇹🇷 Turkey

Passport:

Destination:

E-VISA

Apply for a Turkey e-Visa online

South African passport holders get the Turkey e-Visa with NO conditional visa requirement (unlike Zimbabweans). Application is instant or near-instant. Free of charge for SA citize...

Cost

Free

Processing

0–1 days

Max stay

90 days

Entries

multiple

The catch most blogs miss

South African passport holders get the Turkey e-Visa with NO conditional visa requirement (unlike Zimbabweans). Application is instant or near-instant. Free of charge for SA citizens.

What you'll need

✓ Passport valid 6+ months past travel

✓ Card for any service fee

Apply on official portal

Verified 25 April 2026 ● live

Email me if these rules change

Visa rules change. We'll let you know if Turkey's policy moves.

Other destinations for South Africa passport holders

→ Zimbabwe visa free → Kenya eta → Mauritius visa free → United Arab Emirates visa on arrival → United Kingdom sticker → Germany sticker

Other passports going to Turkey

Zimbabwe → evisa conditional Kenya → evisa

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