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South Africa visa for Kosovar citizens

Visa required

South Africa requires Kosovar citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

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

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

Where Kosovar citizens apply for a visa for South Africa

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

Measured from Pristina, South African embassies and consulates are closest in Sofia, Bulgaria (178 km), Bucharest, Romania (443 km) and Athens, Greece (561 km). South Africa sets which of its missions takes applications from Kosovo; the mission or the official visa portal confirms it before an appointment is booked.

South African citizens travelling to Kosovo

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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.

Before travelling from Kosovo to South Africa, it helps to know the official travel advice: 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.

Good to know

How long Kosovar citizens can stay in South Africa

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

How Kosovar citizens apply

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

South Africa’s neighbours for Kosovar citizens

Eswatini, Botswana and Lesotho require Kosovar citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

South African citizens travelling to Kosovo

South African citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Kosovo. The rule is the same in both directions between Kosovo and South Africa.

Frequently asked questions

Do Kosovar citizens need a visa for South Africa?

South Africa requires Kosovar citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Is there an embassy of South Africa in Kosovo?

No. South Africa has no embassy in Kosovo. The nearest South African embassy is in Sofia, Bulgaria, 178 km from Pristina.

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 Kosovo?

South African citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Kosovo.

Can Kosovar citizens enter South Africa visa-free?

No; Kosovar 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.