Philippine visa for South African citizens
A visa is NOT required for South African passport holders visiting Philippines for a short-term stay: 30 days.
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For South African citizens to enter Philippines for a short-term tourism purpose. | Not required | 30 days |
| Evisa | Philippines e-visa for South African citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | Philippines visa on arrival for South African citizens | Not Available | |
Philippines tourist visa requirements:
- Holding South African passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in Philippines.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from Philippines.
If you are looking for Philippines 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 Philippines nearest your place of residence.
- Pretoria: The Embassy of Philippines in Pretoria, South Africa (Working hours: Close now. Open in 7 hours 30 minutes)
Philippines visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest Philippines diplomatic mission offices to South Africa for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from South Africa traveling to Philippines from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (South Africa) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 26,054 | N/A |
| 2009 | 25,041 | -3.89% |
| 2010 | 29,216 | 16.67% |
| 2011 | 32,511 | 11.28% |
| 2012 | 35,466 | 9.09% |
| 2013 | 38,852 | 9.55% |
| 2014 | 40,114 | 3.25% |
| 2015 | 44,496 | 10.92% |
| 2016 | 49,526 | 11.30% |
| 2017 | 54,954 | 10.96% |
| 2018 | 59,494 | 8.26% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
Philippines & South Africa comparison
Philippines's area is approximately 298,170 km2 (115,124 sq mi), while the area of South Africa is approximately 1,213,090 km2 (468,376 sq mi). This means South Africa is 4.07 times bigger than Philippines.
As of October 2025, Philippines's population is ~117.0 million people - 53,873,354 more people than the population of South Africa.
We have highlighted Philippines & South Africa’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| Philippines | South Africa | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2025) | 116,977,800 | 63,104,446 | 53.9 million more people live in Philippines than South Africa |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 87 | 124 | Philippines has 37 fewer diplomatic representations abroad compared with South Africa. |
| Travel freedom (2025) | 30 | 67 | Philippines passport holders visit 37 fewer countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 131 | 197 | Philippine hosts 66 fewer foreign missions than South Africa. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from South Africa travel to Philippines in one year?
The number of visitors from South Africa visiting Philippines in 2018 was approximately 59,494.
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- Travel time: 22 hours 29 minutes
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