South Africa
Visa requiredAFRICA
Felon entry rules
- VISA REQUIRED for stays over 30 days; visa-free for under 30 days.
- South Africa's Immigration Act 13 of 2002, s.29 and s.30, explicitly prohibit entry of persons convicted of crimes involving moral turpitude, or who have been convicted and served sentences of imprisonment without an option of a fine.
- The visa/landing card requires declaration of criminal history, including pending legal actions.
- Offences involving moral turpitude, serious violent crimes, and drug trafficking carry significant denial risk.
- South Africa's declaration requirement covers memberships in organizations whose activities have been deemed illegal in any country.
Registered person entry rules
- Sexual offences against children fall squarely within "moral turpitude" grounds for prohibition.
- South Africa has its own National Register for Sex Offenders (Sexual Offences Act 32 of 2007). Foreign RSO notifications received through international cooperation.
- IML notifications transmitted. Passport identifier will be seen.
- High denial risk for RSOs with convictions against minors.
IML notice
21-day advance notice applies for covered registered persons.
Yes — 21-day advance notice required for covered registered persons (sex offenses against minors). U.S. law obligation; CBP/Angel Watch Center notifies destination country.
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