The South Africa Visa Policy determines which foreign nationals require visas, which travelers qualify for visa exemptions, and which immigration category applies to different travel purposes. South Africa maintains visa-exemption arrangements for nationals of numerous countries, subject to conditions such as nationality, passport type, and permitted duration of stay. Travelers who require visas may use available electronic services where eligible or apply through the appropriate immigration channel. South Africa's Department of Home Affairs is progressively expanding digital visa and ETA processing. The ETA is intended for eligible tourism and visitor travel and does not permit work. Travelers should check the latest official visa-exemption list and immigration requirements because policies can change and different rules may apply to ordinary, diplomatic, official, or service passport holders.