South Africa
No visa required in advance for a tourist stay under 90 days.
No visa required in advance for a tourist stay under 90 days.
Before you book
This block covers the standard case stated above. If your situation differs, open the consular source directly.
Passport with 2 blank pages, valid for at least 30 days beyond the planned exit.
No visa required in advance for a tourist stay under 90 days.
A 90-day visitor permit is issued at the border.
Vaccines and health
Recommendations depend on age, health, stopovers, regions and season.
- Check yellow fever certificate rules based on origin, transit and areas visited.
- Assess malaria prevention, hepatitis A, typhoid, rabies and meningitis according to the trip.
- Seek advice several weeks before departure and use strict mosquito protection.
Driving locally
An international driving permit is a translation: it never replaces your valid French licence.
The French licence must be accompanied by an international permit, official translation or local authorisation depending on the country.
Service-Public · international permit ↗Documents to prepare
- Required identity document and a separate copy
- Authorisation, visa or QR code available offline
- Return ticket and first accommodation address
- Medical insurance and assistance number
- Prescriptions and medicines in original packaging
- French licence and any required supporting permit
What can change the answer
Frequently asked questions
Is a visa or authorisation required?
No visa required in advance for a tourist stay under 90 days.
Which vaccines should I consider?
A travel medicine consultation is important: yellow fever, malaria and recommended vaccines depend on the country, transit and itinerary.
Is a French driving licence sufficient?
The French licence must be accompanied by an international permit, official translation or local authorisation depending on the country.
When should this information be checked again?
Check once before any non-refundable purchase, then again 48 to 72 hours before departure. The destination authorities and carrier retain the final say.