With a South African passport and a valid Japan residence, you get easier entry to 2 countries than with the passport alone, including Mexico (180 days visa-free), United Arab Emirates (14-day visa on arrival). Each rule below links the destination government's own page. Last checked 11 Oct 2026.
Add your other visas in the live checker →| Country | What you get | Official source |
|---|---|---|
| 🇲🇽 Mexico | No Mexican visa needed (tourism, business, transit; up to 180 days) with Japan permanent residence, per INM. |
inm.gob.mx checked 11 Oct 2026 · high |
| 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates | UAE Entry Visa for Nationals of Certain Countries: 14-day visa on arrival (extendable once; 60-day single-entry option for AED 250) with a valid JP residence permit. Fee AED 100. Per ICP. |
icp.gov.ae checked 11 Oct 2026 · high |
Assumes the Japan residence is valid on your travel dates. Some rules add conditions like an onward ticket or prior use of the visa: read the notes.
Yes: 180 days visa-free. No Mexican visa needed (tourism, business, transit; up to 180 days) with Japan permanent residence, per INM. Source: https://www.inm.gob.mx/gobmx/word/index.php/paises-requieren-visa-para-mexico/ (checked 2026-10-11).
Yes: 14-day visa on arrival. UAE Entry Visa for Nationals of Certain Countries: 14-day visa on arrival (extendable once; 60-day single-entry option for AED 250) with a valid JP residence permit. Fee AED 100. Per ICP. Source: https://icp.gov.ae/en/media-center/icp-expands-eligibility-for-uae-entry-visa-for-nationals-of-certain-countries/ (checked 2026-10-11).