Georgia
South Africa
South Africa visa for Georgian citizens
Entry requirement
South Africa requires Georgian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- South Africa visa guide
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 Georgian citizens apply for a visa for South Africa
South Africa has no embassy or consulate in Georgia on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- Embassy of South Africa in Kyiv
Temporary address:, Honcharna Street 4, Podil District, Kyiv
- Embassy of South Africa in Tehran868 km
No 5 Yekta Street, Vali-e-Asr Avenue, Tajrish, Tehran
- Embassy of South Africa in Ankara1,025 km
298. Cadde 4, 06610 Ankara
- Embassy of South Africa in Damascus1,184 km
7 Jadet Kouraish, Al-Ghazaoui Street, West Mezzeh, Damascus
According to the official diplomatic lists used here, South Africa covers Georgia from its embassy in Kyiv, Ukraine. Measured from Tbilisi, other South African embassies and consulates are closest in Tehran, Iran (868 km), Ankara, Turkey (1,025 km) and Damascus, Syria (1,184 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Georgia 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 Georgia
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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 Georgia 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 Georgian citizens can stay in South Africa
How long Georgian citizens may stay in South Africa is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Georgian citizens apply
South Africa has no embassy or career consulate in Georgia. Georgian citizens apply through a mission of South Africa accredited to Georgia from abroad; the official visa portal of South Africa names the right place.
South Africa’s neighbours for Georgian citizens
Eswatini and Lesotho require Georgian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
South African citizens travelling to Georgia
South African citizens can visit Georgia without a visa for up to 360 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Georgian citizens need a visa for South Africa?
South Africa requires Georgian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Is there an embassy of South Africa in Georgia?
No. South Africa has no embassy in Georgia. Official diplomatic lists name its embassy in Kyiv, Ukraine for Georgia.
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 Georgia?
South African citizens can visit Georgia without a visa for up to 360 days.
Can Georgian citizens enter South Africa visa-free?
No; Georgian 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.