South Africa passport to Turkey
e-Visa for South Africa passport holders.
South AfricaTurkeyShort staye-Visa
South Africa passport holders need an e-visa for Turkey, applied for online before travelling.
This is short-stay visitor policy only. It does not let you work, study or settle in Turkey — that needs a residence permit.
Passport Index · updated 17 February 2026Turkey's official immigration service
- How long you can stay
- Set by the e-visa you are issued
- Turkey passports in South Africa
- Visa-free · 30 days
- Getting in
- Apply on Turkey's official e-visa portal rather than a third-party site that charges extra, allow a few working days at least, and keep the approval to show at the border.
Long stay
Staying in Turkey longer
Living here takes a residence permit. 4 routes researched:
- Investment
- Digital nomad
- Work / sponsored
- Student
Your passport
Easier nearby with South Africa passports
The closest countries we cover that let South Africa passport holders in with less paperwork than Turkey does.
What changes
South Africa and Turkey side by side
| South Africa | Turkey | |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Pretoria | Ankara |
| Languages | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans, English | Turkish |
| Currency | South African Rand | Turkish Lira |
| GDP per person (2025) | $6,598 | $18,599 |
| Population | 64.7M | 85.9M |
GDP and population: World Bank.