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.
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Official source: Visas — Embassy of Russia in South Africa
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Exigences de Visa pour citoyens sud-africains
Documents Requis
- 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
Notes Importantes
- 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.
Délai de Traitement et Coût
Délai de Traitement
Check the current processing timetable with the responsible Russian mission or visa centre before filing.
Frais Consulaires
Check the current consular fee with the responsible Russian mission or visa centre before filing.
Coût de l'Invitation
Price and lors de la commande are shown before payment
Comparaison des types de visa
Which visa type is right for citoyens sud-africains?
| 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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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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