COUNTRY
South Africa
Rank
#42
Visa-free
65
Rank
#42
Visa-free
65
Income tax
45%
Capital gains
18%
Regime
Standard Mid
Rank
#42
Visa-free
65
Income tax
45%
Capital gains
18%
Regime
Standard Mid
PASSPORT • PASS • PASAPORTE
South Africa Passport
65 visa-free destinations.
Visa-free
65
Global rank
#42
World reach
57%
About the South Africa passport
The South Africa passport ranks #42 globally, offering strong international mobility with visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to 114 of 199 countries. Holders cover 57% of the world without advance visa arrangements, above the global average for international mobility. That figure breaks down as: 65 require no visa at all, 5 accept an electronic travel authorization, 44 offer visa on arrival.
Tax in South Africa
South Africa applies a top marginal income tax rate of 45% and a capital gains tax rate of 18%. The country operates a standard mid tax regime.
Where South Africa passport holders can travel
South Africa passport holders have visa-free or visa-on-arrival access to the following 98 destinations:
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