French visa for South African citizens
A visa is REQUIRED for South African passport holders visiting France for tourism and business purposes. See detailed requirements below:
Visa requirements:
| Visa type | Purposes | Visa requirements | Allowed stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tourist visa | For South African citizens to enter France for a short-term tourism purpose. | Visa required | N/A |
| Evisa | France e-visa for South African citizens | Not Available | |
| Visa on arrival | France visa on arrival for South African citizens | Not Available | |
France tourist visa requirements:
- Holding South African passport that is valid for six months beyond the period of the intended stay in France.
- Proof of onward travel (departure) from France.
If you are looking for France visa information, such as available types of visas, or how to apply from South Africa, we recommend you visit or contact the embassy or consulate of France nearest your place of residence.
- Pretoria: The Embassy of France in Pretoria, South Africa (Working hours: Close now)
- East London: The Consulate of France in East London, South Africa (Working hours: Close now)
- Durban: The Consulate of France in Durban, South Africa (Working hours: Close now)
- Cape Town: The Consulate of France in Cape Town, South Africa (Working hours: Close now)
- Johannesburg: The Consulate General of France in Johannesburg, South Africa (Working hours: Close now)
- Port Elizabeth: The Consulate Agency of France in Port Elizabeth, South Africa (Working hours: Close now)
France visa applications & requirements (For reference purposes only, please visit the nearest France diplomatic mission offices to South Africa for guidance)
Tourism Statistics Chart
The line chart shows the number of visitors from South Africa traveling to France from 2008 to 2018.
| Year | Number of visitors (South Africa) estimated | Change (%) |
|---|---|---|
| 2008 | 657,509 | N/A |
| 2009 | 637,141 | -3.10% |
| 2010 | 636,170 | -0.15% |
| 2011 | 668,142 | 5.03% |
| 2012 | 680,434 | 1.84% |
| 2013 | 694,162 | 2.02% |
| 2014 | 694,718 | 0.08% |
| 2015 | 700,952 | 0.90% |
| 2016 | 686,261 | -2.10% |
| 2017 | 720,091 | 4.93% |
| 2018 | 741,373 | 2.96% |
References: UNWTO.org, World Bank and multiple sources. (This data is for informational purposes only. Please see our disclaimer page for more information.)
France & South Africa comparison
France's area is approximately 547,557 km2 (211,412 sq mi), while the area of South Africa is approximately 1,213,090 km2 (468,376 sq mi). This means South Africa is 2.22 times bigger than France.
As of May 2024, France's population is ~65.8 million people - 3,502,623 more people than the population of South Africa.
We have highlighted France & South Africa’s relative positions on world's map for your reference.
| France | South Africa | Difference | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Population (est 2024) | 65,847,917 | 62,345,294 | 3.5 million more people live in France than South Africa |
| Number of diplomatic missions abroad (est) | 267 | 124 | France has 143 more diplomatic representations abroad compared with South Africa. |
| Travel freedom (2024) | 143 | 67 | France passport holders can visit 76 more countries and territories without a visa. |
| Number of foreign missions hosted | 479 | 197 | French hosts 282 more foreign missions than South Africa. |
Frequently asked questions, answered
How many visitors from South Africa travel to France in one year?
The number of visitors from South Africa visiting France in 2018 was approximately 741,373.
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