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Visa free
FStay 90 days
Policy · South AfricaPassport Atlas
Portugal passport to South Africa
Yes — Portugal passport holders can visit South Africa without a visa for up to 90 days.
Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source
The other way
Visa required
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Key facts
- South Africa lets 93 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — Portugal is one of them.
- Portugal passports get “Visa free” at 121 of 198 destinations.
- In the other direction, South Africa passports get “Visa required” in Portugal.
Nearby passports travelling to South Africa
Open to Portugal passports near South Africa
Before you fly
- Remaining validityOften 6 months’ validity remaining
- Blank visa pagesAbout 2 blank visa pages
- Photo spec35 × 45 mm
Flight corridor
Connection likely
PortugalSouth Africa- Typical duration
- 12.6 hours
- From
- LIS · FAO · OPO
- To
- JNB · CPT · DUR
Usual hubs
United Arab Emirates · 17.9 hours
Türkiye · 15.7 hours
Germany · 15.5 hours
Duration is a great-circle estimate between main airports. Direct corridors come from the OpenFlights public snapshot — check the carrier or Google Flights for times and prices.
Portugal
Country profile
Capital
Lisbon
Population
10.7 million
Area
92,391 km²
Currency
Euro EUR
Languages
Portuguese
Time zone
UTC-01:00–UTC+00:00
Foreign-born
1.1 million · 2024
Migrant share
10.8%
Ethnic groups
- Portuguese95%
- and South America and other foreign born5%
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
South Africa
Country profile
Capital
Pretoria
Population
63.1 million
Area
1,219,912 km²
Currency
South African rand ZAR
Languages
English, Zulu, Afrikaans
Time zone
UTC+02:00
Foreign-born
2.6 million · 2024
Migrant share
4.1%
Ethnic groups · 2021
- Black African80.9%
- Colored8.8%
- White7.8%
- Indian/Asian2.6%
Foreign-born counts are UN international migrant stock via the World Bank (mostly 2024). Ethnic groups follow each country's published categories — most do not census by skin colour. Indicative only.
Travel notes
Plug
Type M / Type N
Mains
230 V · 50 Hz
Driving
Left
Emergency
Police 10111 · Ambulance 10177
Dialing code
+27
Airports
JNB · CPT · DUR · MQP
Highlights
- Table Mountain
- Kruger
- Robben Island
- Garden Route
Portugal · Visa free
FAQ
Does a Portugal passport need a visa for South Africa?
On the 2026-10 matrix the result is “Visa free”. typical stay 90 days. Rules change — check the carrier and mission before you fly.
How long can you stay?
The matrix records a typical stay of 90 days. The entry stamp, eTA or visa page is authoritative.
Passport validity and blank pages?
South Africa typically wants about 6 months’ remaining validity and 2 blank visa pages. Photo spec is often 35 × 45 mm. Confirm with a South Africa mission.
What about a South Africa passport entering Portugal?
The reverse result is “Visa required”.
How do you apply for South Africa as a visitor?
Visitor visa：Often 30–90 days。File funds, itinerary and invitation at a mission or visa centre.