Entry requirements
Visa-free for 90 days
For Italian citizens
Last checked Apr 2, 2026
South Africa
Africa
Official information, Italian services, organizations and useful contacts for Italians in South Africa.
Visa-free for 90 days
Travel advisory: Level 2 - Exercise Increased Caution
Official health guidance available
The Italian presence in South Africa brings together essential services, community organizations, official references and cross-country collaboration opportunities to support Italians traveling, living, working or connecting between countries.
Official MAECI references for South Africa
Online
Consular services
Diplomatic network
Competent offices
Consulate general - Johannesburg
Johannesburg
Honorary consulate - Durban
Durban
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General information with links to official sources. Always verify requirements, numbers and procedures on the institutional website before travelling or in an emergency.
Travel essentials
A compact view of entry, safety and health references for South Africa.
Safety tips
Travel advisory: Level 2 - Exercise Increased Caution
Updated to reflect information on driving at night and addition of the terrorism risk indicator. Exercise increased caution in South Africa due to crime, terrorism, civil unrest, and kidnapping.
Health & vaccines
Official health guidance
Italian presence in South Africa
Find organizations, collaborations, offices and useful contacts for Italians in South Africa.
Italian offices
9
Consulate general - Johannesburg
Johannesburg
Honorary consulate - Durban
Durban
Honorary vice consulate - East London
East London
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Emergency contacts
4
General emergency
112
Police
10111
Medical emergency
10177
Explore trusted Italian references in South Africa
Organizations, offices, emergency contacts and TwinLinks in one place.