South Africa
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Best Time
Sep-Nov (spring, Namaqualand flower season), Mar-May (autumn)
Budget
USD 40โ300 per day
Visa
Tourist visa required for Chinese passport holders. Apply at South African embassy/consulate. Documents: passport (6+ months validity, 2+ blank pages), application form, photo, itinerary, hotel booking, return ticket, bank statement (3 months), employment proof, yellow fever vaccination (if transiting through endemic areas). Processing: 5-10 business days. Fee: FREE. The visa itself is free of charge.
Language
English, Zulu, Xhosa, and 8 other official languages
Currency
South African Rand (ZAR)
Climate
Southern hemisphere subtropical climate, seasons opposite to Northern hemisphere. Summer (Nov-Mar) warm 20-30ยฐC, winter (Jun-Aug) mild 5-15ยฐC. Cape Town: Mediterranean climate. Interior plateau: large day-night temperature swings.
Visa Requirements
| Passport | Visa Type | Max Stay | Fee (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| AU | Visa Free | 30d | - |
| CA | Visa Free | 30d | - |
| CN | Visa Required | - | - |
| DE | Visa Free | 30d | - |
| FR | Visa Free | 30d | - |
| GB | Visa Free | 90d | - |
| IN | Visa Required | 90d | - |
| JP | Visa Free | 90d | - |
| KR | Visa Free | 30d | - |
| US | Visa Free | 90d | - |
Last verified: 2026-06-01
Current passport coverage: CN, US, JP, KR, GB, DE, FR, AU, CA, IN, BR, IT, ES, NL. More passports coming soon.
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