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South Africa visa for Montenegrin citizens

Visa required

South Africa requires Montenegrin 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 Montenegrin citizens apply for a visa for South Africa

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

According to the official diplomatic lists used here, South Africa covers Montenegro from its embassy in Athens, Greece (622 km from Podgorica). Measured from Podgorica, other South African embassies and consulates are closest in Sofia, Bulgaria (335 km), Rome, Italy (560 km) and Budapest, Hungary (566 km). Which post accepts applications from residents of Montenegro 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 Montenegro

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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 Montenegro 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.

Good to know

How long Montenegrin citizens can stay in South Africa

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

How Montenegrin citizens apply

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

South Africa’s neighbours for Montenegrin citizens

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

South African citizens travelling to Montenegro

Montenegro requires South African citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. The rule is the same in both directions between Montenegro and South Africa.

Frequently asked questions

Do Montenegrin citizens need a visa for South Africa?

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

Is there an embassy of South Africa in Montenegro?

No. South Africa has no embassy in Montenegro. Official diplomatic lists name its embassy in Athens, Greece for Montenegro.

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 Montenegro?

Montenegro requires South African citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Can Montenegrin citizens enter South Africa visa-free?

No; Montenegrin 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.