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On arrival
AStay 30 days
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South Africa passport to Indonesia
South Africa passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Indonesia, usually for 30 days.
Snapshot 2026-10 · This week · Passport-index source
The other way
eVisa
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Key facts
- Indonesia lets 98 of 198 passports in without a prior visa — South Africa is one of them.
- South Africa passports get “On arrival” at 29 of 198 destinations.
- In the other direction, Indonesia passports get “eVisa” in South Africa.
Nearby passports travelling to Indonesia
Open to South Africa passports near Indonesia
Before you fly
- Remaining validityOften 6 months’ validity remaining
- Blank visa pagesAbout 2 blank visa pages
- Photo spec30 × 40 mm
Flights, eSIM and insurance are third-party. Visatu does not take payment.
Flight corridor
Connection likely
South AfricaIndonesia- Typical duration
- 13.1 hours
- From
- JNB · CPT · DUR
- To
- CGK · DPS · SUB
Usual hubs
United Arab Emirates · 18.4 hours
Qatar · 18.6 hours
Singapore · 14.2 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.
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.
Indonesia
Country profile
Capital
Jakarta
Population
284.4 million
Area
1,919,440 km²
Currency
Indonesian rupiah IDR
Languages
Indonesian
Time zone
UTC+07:00–UTC+09:00
Foreign-born
445,726 · 2024
Migrant share
0.2%
Ethnic groups · 2010
- Javanese40.1%
- Sundanese15.5%
- other15%
- Malay3.7%
- Batak3.6%
- Madurese3%
- Other19%
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 F
Mains
230 V · 50 Hz
Driving
Left
Emergency
Police 110 · Ambulance 118
Dialing code
+62
Airports
CGK · DPS · SUB · BDO
Highlights
- Ubud
- Borobudur
- Komodo
- Yogyakarta Kraton
- Mount Bromo
South Africa · On arrival
FAQ
Does a South Africa passport need a visa for Indonesia?
On the 2026-10 matrix the result is “On arrival”. typical stay 30 days. Rules change — check the carrier and mission before you fly.
How long can you stay?
The matrix records a typical stay of 30 days. The entry stamp, eTA or visa page is authoritative.
Passport validity and blank pages?
Indonesia typically wants about 6 months’ remaining validity and 2 blank visa pages. Photo spec is often 30 × 40 mm. Confirm with a Indonesia mission.
What about a Indonesia passport entering South Africa?
The reverse result is “eVisa”.
How do you apply for Indonesia as a visitor?
VOA / eVOA：30 days, extendable by 30。Pay at designated airports or in advance on the official eVOA site. No work.