South Africa Visa RequirementsFor Nauru passport holders
Citizens of Nauru must apply for a South African visa at the South African High Commission in Canberra. Biometric data collection is required. Processing takes 5 to 15 business days.
Nauru passport holders require a visa to enter South Africa.
Apply at the South African High Commission in Canberra. Required documents include a completed form, passport (minimum 2 blank pages), photos, bank statements, accommodation proof, return ticket, and yellow fever certificate if applicable.
Entry Requirements
Passport Validity
6 months beyond date of entry
Blank Pages
2 blank pages required
Multiple Entry
Single entry only
Work Permitted
No - requires work visa
Current Travel Situation
Nauru to South Africa: What You Need to Know
South Africa requires a visa for Nauruan passport holders. Apply at the South African High Commission in Canberra with in-person biometric enrollment.
How to Get There
Route via Brisbane or Melbourne, then via Dubai or Sydney to Johannesburg.
Money & Banking
South Africa uses ZAR. Cards accepted in cities and tourist areas.
Practical Tips
South Africa is spectacular with wildlife safaris in Kruger, Cape Town's Table Mountain, and the Garden Route. Johannesburg and Cape Town are major international gateways.