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Germany to South Africa – Visa Requirements 2026

Germany to South Africa: Visa Required

Germany passport holders need a visa to enter South Africa. You must apply at the South Africa embassy or consulate before traveling. Processing times vary but typically range from 5-15 business days.

A confirmed flight reservation is usually required as part of your visa application documents. Rather than purchasing a non-refundable ticket, you can generate a free dummy ticket from MyJet24 to include with your South Africa visa application.

Travel Information for South Africa

Capital
Pretoria (executive), Cape Town (legislative), Bloemfontein (judicial)
Currency
South African Rand (ZAR)
Language
English, Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans (11 official languages)
Timezone
SAST (UTC+2)
Emergency
10111 (police), 10177 (ambulance)

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