Brazilian visa for South African citizens
A visa is NOT required for South African passport holders visiting Brazil for a short-term stay: 90 days.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For South African citizens to enter Brazil for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 90 days |
| Evisa | Brazil e-visa for South African citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Brazil visa on arrival for South African citizens | Not Available | |
Brazil tourist visa requirements:
- Holding South African passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Brazil.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Brazil.
If you are looking for Brazil visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from South Africa, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of Brazil nearest your place of residence.
- Pretoria: The Embassy of Brazil in Pretoria, South Africa (Working hours: Close now Lunch time )
- Cape Town: The Consulate of Brazil in Cape Town, South Africa (Working hours: Close now Lunch time )
Brazil visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Brazil diplomatic mission offices to South Africa for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from South Africa traveling to Brazil from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (South Africa) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 41,915 | N/A |
| 2009 | 39,857 | -4.91% |
| 2010 | 42,836 | 7.47% |
| 2011 | 45,094 | 5.27% |
| 2012 | 47,119 | 4.49% |
| 2013 | 48,248 | 2.40% |
| 2014 | 53,369 | 10.61% |
| 2015 | 52,340 | -1.93% |
| 2016 | 54,340 | 3.82% |
| 2017 | 54,689 | 0.64% |
| 2018 | 54,954 | 0.48% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Brazil & South Africa comparison
Brazil's area is approximately 8,358,140 km2 (3,227,094 sq mi), while the area of South Africa is approximately 1,213,090 km2 (468,376 sq mi). This means South Africa is 6.89 times smaller than Brazil.
As of April 2024, Brazil's population is ~218.7 million people - 156,335,834 more people than the population of South Africa.
We have highlighted Brazil & South Africa’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Brazil | South Africa | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2024) | 218,681,128 | 62,345,294 | 156.3 million more people live in Brazil than South Africa |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 205 | 124 | Brazil has 81 more diplomatic representations abroad compared with South Africa. |
| Travel freedom (2024) | 129 | 67 | Brazil passport holders can visit 62 more countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 502 | 197 | Brazilian hosts 305 more foreign missions than South Africa. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from South Africa travel to Brazil in one year?
The number of visitors from South Africa visiting Brazil in 2018 was approximately 54,954.
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