Where can South Africa passport holders travel with a US visa?
With a valid US visa, South Africa passport holders can enter 5 more countries without applying at an embassy, on top of the 123 they can already visit, plus the country that issues it (United States). That makes 129 countries in all.
Every rule below links to its official government or embassy source (last checked 11 October 2026). Page built 26 October 2026. Report an error
5 extra countries a US visa opens
FlightsMultiple-entry US or Schengen/EU visa, or US/Schengen/EU residence permit. Max 30 days per stay and 90 days in 180. UK visas are NOT accepted.
Source: Embassy of Bosnia and Herzegovina in Washington
FlightsVisa must be a multiple-entry visitor visa (US B1/B2, UK visitor, Schengen C) valid for the whole stay; tourism, business or transit only, under 180 days. A residence permit counts only if it is permanent: a US green card, or permanent residence in a Schengen country or the UK. A French card must say "PERMANENT" or "RÉSIDENT DE LONGUE DURÉE – UE"; temporary, multi-year and other residence cards do not qualify and need a Mexican visa. Also accepted: Canadian and Japanese visas and permanent residence cards.
Source: Consulate section of the Embassy of Mexico in France (SRE): Ai-je besoin d'un visa pour mon voyage au Mexique ?
FlightsUp to 30 days, and never beyond the visa or permit expiry. Also accepted: Australia, Bulgaria, Canada, Ireland, Japan, New Zealand, Romania.
Source: Government of Montenegro
FlightsMultiple-entry visa inserted in the passport, valid at least 5 days beyond the stay; up to 15 days. Temporary decision valid 1 Jan – 31 Dec 2026. Canadian visas also accepted.
Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of North Macedonia
FlightsUp to 90 days in any 180-day period; visa or permit must be valid for the whole stay. EU member-state visas also accepted.
Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Serbia
The conditions matter: some countries only accept a multiple-entry visa, a visa that has already been used, or a visa that stays valid for your whole trip. Read each rule before you book.
The US visa itself
A US visa is, first of all, your entry document for the country that issues it (United States). That country is counted in the 129 countries above, not in the extra list.
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The South Africa passport page with your US visa switched on, plus daily costs and flight links.
Other visas and permits for South Africa passport holders
South Africa passport with a US visa: common questions
Which countries can South Africa passport holders visit with a US visa?
With a valid US visa, South Africa passport holders can enter 5 more countries without an embassy visa: Bosnia and Herzegovina, Mexico, Montenegro, North Macedonia and Serbia. Together with the countries they can already visit, that makes 129.
Where does a US visa give South Africa passport holders visa-free entry?
Bosnia and Herzegovina, Mexico, Montenegro, North Macedonia and Serbia let South Africa passport holders in without a visa if they hold a valid US visa. Conditions apply to each rule, such as the type of visa and how long it must stay valid.
Where do these rules come from?
Each rule on this page is published only with an official government or embassy source, linked next to it. Rules were last checked on 11 October 2026. Entry rules change, so confirm with the destination's official website before you travel.