Kazakhstan
South Africa
South Africa visa for Kazakh citizens
Entry requirement
South Africa requires Kazakh citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- South Africa visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at dirco.gov.za
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.
South African missions in Kazakhstan
- Embassy of South Africa in Astana
Presidential Plaza Building, 7th Floor, 62a Kosmonavtov Street, Astana
Today 08:30–17:00
South Africa has 1 mission in Kazakhstan, with its embassy in Astana.
South African citizens travelling to Kazakhstan
South AfricaKazakhstan e-Visa Kazakhstan visa for citizens of South Africa
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.
Kazakh citizens planning a trip to South Africa can compare how foreign ministries rate it: 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 Kazakh citizens can stay in South Africa
How long Kazakh citizens may stay in South Africa is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Kazakh citizens apply
In Kazakhstan, applications go to the South African embassy in Astana, or to a visa centre acting for South Africa; fees, documents and processing times are published by South Africa.
South Africa’s neighbours for Kazakh citizens
Eswatini and Lesotho require Kazakh citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
South African citizens travelling to Kazakhstan
South African citizens need an e-Visa for Kazakhstan, applied for online before travel.
Frequently asked questions
Do Kazakh citizens need a visa for South Africa?
South Africa requires Kazakh citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Where is the South African embassy in Kazakhstan?
The South African embassy in Kazakhstan is in Astana.
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 Kazakhstan?
South African citizens need an e-Visa for Kazakhstan, applied for online before travel.
Can Kazakh citizens enter South Africa visa-free?
No; Kazakh 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.