Primary route: visa-free entry
South African citizens using an ordinary passport have a visa-free route for up to 90 days. The official record includes this condition: Ordinary passport: visa-free for entry, stay, or transit for up to 90 days in total during a calendar year when not travelling to work, study, or reside; applicable statutory, treaty, or officially granted extension exceptions may apply. Check the official source before travel because purpose, passport and cumulative-stay limits may apply.
Visa rules powered by RussianVisa.co · Ruleset mfa-2026-09-invitation-v13 · verified 19 Sept 2026.
Official source: Visas — Embassy of Russia in South Africa
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Visumanforderungen für südafrikanische Staatsbürger
Erforderliche Dokumente
- Ordinary passport that satisfies the applicable agreement and border rules
- Travel purpose and stay within the published visa-free conditions
- Any onward-travel, insurance or supporting evidence requested for the specific route
- Recheck the official source before travel, especially when the rule has an end date
Wichtige Hinweise
- 1Visa-free route for ordinary-passport holders.
- 2Official condition: Ordinary passport: visa-free for entry, stay, or transit for up to 90 days in total during a calendar year when not travelling to work, study, or reside; applicable statutory, treaty, or officially granted extension exceptions may apply.
- 3Verified 19 Sept 2026 under ruleset mfa-2026-09-invitation-v13.
Bearbeitungszeit und Kosten
Bearbeitungszeit
Check the current processing timetable with the responsible Russian mission or visa centre before filing.
Konsulargebühr
Check the current consular fee with the responsible Russian mission or visa centre before filing.
Einladungskosten
Price and im checkout are shown before payment
Visum-Typen im Vergleich
Which visa type is right for südafrikanische Staatsbürger?
| Feature | Tourist Visa | Business Visa |
|---|---|---|
| Duration | Up to 30 days | Up to 1 year |
| Entries | Single / Double | Single / Double / Multiple |
| Invitation Required | For the ordinary tourist route; terms shown before payment | Depends on citizenship and travel purpose |
| Consular Fee | Check the current consular fee with the responsible Russian mission or visa centre before filing. | |
| Processing Time | Check the current processing timetable with the responsible Russian mission or visa centre before filing. | |
| Application | In person at consulate / visa center | |
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Check the visa-free conditions first
South African citizens using an ordinary passport have a visa-free route for up to 90 days. The official record includes this condition: Ordinary passport: visa-free for entry, stay, or transit for up to 90 days in total during a calendar year when not travelling to work, study, or reside; applicable statutory, treaty, or officially granted extension exceptions may apply. Check the official source before travel because purpose, passport and cumulative-stay limits may apply.
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