Kyrgyzstan
South Africa
South Africa visa for Kyrgyz citizens
Entry requirement
Kyrgyz citizens need a visa for South Africa, obtained before travel.
- 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
For the tourist visa, South Africa’s official sources give a standard fee of ZAR 425.
Where Kyrgyz citizens apply for a visa for South Africa
South Africa has no embassy or consulate in Kyrgyzstan on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
- Embassy of South Africa in Astana951 km
Presidential Plaza Building, 7th Floor, 62a Kosmonavtov Street, Astana
- High Commission of South Africa in Islamabad1,027 km
House 7, Street 58, Sector F-7/4, Islamabad, 5120
- High Commission of South Africa in New Delhi1,607 km
Vasant Marg, New Delhi
South Africa looks after Kyrgyzstan from abroad: the official diplomatic lists used here name an embassy in Astana, Kazakhstan (951 km from Bishkek) as the responsible post. Other nearest South African missions to Bishkek are in Islamabad, Pakistan (1,027 km) and New Delhi, India (1,607 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Kyrgyzstan 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 Kyrgyzstan
South AfricaKyrgyzstan Visa on arrival Kyrgyzstan 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.
For a trip from Kyrgyzstan 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 Kyrgyz citizens can stay in South Africa
How long Kyrgyz citizens may stay in South Africa is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Kyrgyz citizens apply
South Africa has no embassy or career consulate in Kyrgyzstan. Kyrgyz citizens apply through a mission of South Africa accredited to Kyrgyzstan from abroad; the official visa portal of South Africa names the right place.
South Africa’s neighbours for Kyrgyz citizens
Eswatini and Lesotho require Kyrgyz citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
South African citizens travelling to Kyrgyzstan
South African citizens receive their visa for Kyrgyzstan at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Kyrgyz citizens need a visa for South Africa?
Kyrgyz citizens need a visa for South Africa, obtained before travel.
Is there an embassy of South Africa in Kyrgyzstan?
No. South Africa has no embassy in Kyrgyzstan. Official diplomatic lists name its embassy in Astana, Kazakhstan for Kyrgyzstan.
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 Kyrgyzstan?
South African citizens receive their visa for Kyrgyzstan at the border; it covers up to 30 days.
Can Kyrgyz citizens enter South Africa visa-free?
No; Kyrgyz 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.