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South Africa visa for Azerbaijani citizens

Visa required

Azerbaijani citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to South Africa.

Where to apply
No mission in your country

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index

Which South Africa visa?

Visitor's visa (section 11 of the Immigration Act) and visa-exempt holiday visits

Key facts

Fee
ZAR 425

All visa types for South Africa

South Africa’s tourist visa costs ZAR 425 at the standard rate published by its authorities.

Where Azerbaijani citizens apply for a visa for South Africa

South Africa has no embassy or consulate in Azerbaijan on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.

South Africa looks after Azerbaijan from abroad: the official diplomatic lists used here name an embassy in Ankara, Turkey (1,445 km from Baku) as the responsible post. Other nearest South African missions to Baku are in Tehran, Iran (526 km), Hawalli, Kuwait (1,244 km) and Damascus, Syria (1,433 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Azerbaijan is decided by South Africa, so confirm it with the mission or the official visa portal before booking an appointment.

South African citizens travelling to Azerbaijan

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Travel advice for South Africa

  • US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
  • UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
  • German Foreign Office No travel warning

What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.

For a trip from Azerbaijan to South Africa, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates South Africa at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 26 May 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to South Africa (updated 5 November 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for South Africa (updated 28 October 2026).

Good to know

How long Azerbaijani citizens can stay in South Africa

How long Azerbaijani citizens may stay in South Africa is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.

How Azerbaijani citizens apply

South Africa has no embassy or career consulate in Azerbaijan. Azerbaijani citizens apply through a mission of South Africa accredited to Azerbaijan from abroad; the official visa portal of South Africa names the right place.

South Africa’s neighbours for Azerbaijani citizens

Eswatini admits Azerbaijani citizens visa-free. Lesotho requires Azerbaijani citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

South African citizens travelling to Azerbaijan

Azerbaijan requires a visa from South African citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 30 days.

Frequently asked questions

Do Azerbaijani citizens need a visa for South Africa?

Azerbaijani citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to South Africa.

Is there an embassy of South Africa in Azerbaijan?

No. South Africa has no embassy in Azerbaijan. Official diplomatic lists name its embassy in Ankara, Turkey for Azerbaijan.

How much does the South Africa tourist visa cost?

South Africa’s official sources give a standard fee of ZAR 425 for the tourist visa.

Do South African citizens need a visa for Azerbaijan?

Azerbaijan requires a visa from South African citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 30 days.

Can Azerbaijani citizens enter South Africa visa-free?

No; Azerbaijani citizens need a visa for South Africa obtained in advance.

Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.