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South African Embassy & Consulates in Russia

  • 1 embassy
  • 2 honorary consulates

In Russia, South Africa has an embassy in Moscow and 2 honorary consulates in Saint Petersburg and Vladivostok. Russian citizens can visit South Africa without a visa for up to 90 days.

South African Embassy in Moscow

South Africa has its embassy in Moscow, the capital; the address on record is Granatny Pereulok 1, Building 9, 123001, Moscow. The head of mission on record is M J Maqetuka. Its phone number and website are on its page.

South African honorary consulates in Russia

South Africa has 2 honorary consulates in Russia, in Saint Petersburg and Vladivostok; like most honorary consulates, it does not normally issue visas or passports.

South Africa visa for Russian citizens

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Russian citizens can visit South Africa without a visa for up to 90 days.

Russia’s missions in South Africa

Missions of Russia in South Africa (2)

In return, Russia has 2 missions in South Africa, including its embassy in Pretoria.

Good to know

South Africa in Russia

Worldwide, South Africa has 202 missions in 129 countries; 3 of them are in Russia.

Travel to Russia for South African citizens

South African citizens can visit Russia without a visa for up to 90 days. In Russia, South African citizens can turn to the South African embassy for passports and emergency help.

When South African missions in Russia are closed

South African missions in Russia close on Russia’s public holidays, the next being New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027, New Year holiday on Saturday 2 January 2027 and New Year holiday on Sunday 3 January 2027, and usually on some holidays of South Africa, such as Day of Reconciliation on Wednesday 16 December 2026.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the South African embassy in Russia?

The South African embassy is in Moscow, at Granatny Pereulok 1, Building 9, 123001, Moscow.

Does South Africa have consulates in Russia?

No career consulate is on record, but South Africa has 2 honorary consulates in Saint Petersburg and Vladivostok.

Do Russian citizens need a visa for South Africa?

Russian citizens can visit South Africa without a visa for up to 90 days.

Do South African citizens need a visa for Russia?

No visa is needed by South African citizens for Russia, for stays of up to 90 days.

Does Russia have an embassy in South Africa?

Yes, Russia has its embassy in Pretoria, along with 1 other mission in South Africa.