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Uzbekistan passport to South Africa
Uzbekistan passport holders need a visa for South Africa, applied for at an embassy, consulate or visa centre before travel.
Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source
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Key facts
- South Africa lets 93 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — Uzbekistan is not one of them.
- Uzbekistan passports get “Visa required” at 93 of 198 destinations.
- In the other direction, South Africa passports get “Visa required” in Uzbekistan.
Nearby passports travelling to South Africa
Open to Uzbekistan passports near South Africa
Before you fly
- Remaining validityOften 6 months’ validity remaining
- Blank visa pagesAbout 2 blank visa pages
- Photo spec35 × 45 mm
Flights, eSIM and insurance are third-party. Visatu does not take payment.
Flight corridor
Connection likely
UzbekistanSouth Africa- Typical duration
- 13.1 hours
- From
- TAS · NMA · SKD
- To
- JNB · CPT · DUR
Usual hubs
United Arab Emirates · 13.1 hours
Türkiye · 15.8 hours
Singapore · 20 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.
Uzbekistan
Country profile
Capital
Tashkent
Population
37.9 million
Area
447,400 km²
Currency
Uzbekistani soʻm UZS
Languages
Russian, Uzbek
Time zone
UTC+05:00
Foreign-born
1.2 million · 2024
Migrant share
3.2%
Ethnic groups · 2017
- Uzbek83.8%
- Tajik4.8%
- other2.9%
- Kazakh2.5%
- Russian2.3%
- Karakalpak2.2%
- Other1.5%
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
Uzbekistan · Visa required
FAQ
Does a Uzbekistan passport need a visa for South Africa?
On the 2026-10 matrix the result is “Visa required”. confirm length of stay with the destination. Rules change — check the carrier and mission before you fly.
How long can you stay?
No single stay length is recorded. Check South Africa immigration or a mission.
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 Uzbekistan?
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.