NOTICE
The Embassy of the Republic of South Africa wishes to inform its clients and citizens that the switchboard number 8-495-926-117 is currently faulty. Anyone wishing to reach the Embassy should contact them on the following contact number +7 916 569 1112. The Embassy wishes to apologise for the inconvenience caused.
NB: Please also be reminded that the consular hours are strictly between 10H00-13H00 daily.
Emergency contact details
In case of emergency all South African Citizens can contact the following Embassy Officials at the South African Embassy in Moscow via landline, mobile calls or WhatsApp messages:
IMMIGRATION & CIVIC AFFAIRS
Ms Heidi MALESA - First Secretary
Office: +7 495 926 1177
Cell phone: +7 916-548-15-47
CORPORATE SERVICES AND CONSULAR
Mr Johan LOTTER - First Secretary
Office: +7 495 926 1177
Cell phone: +7 985-731-63-05
Ms Naomi Nthabiseng XABA - Third Secretary
Office: +7 495 926 1177
Cell phone: +7 980-156-86-61
DUTY OFFICER cell phone: +7 916-569-1112 (available 24 hours)
VISA EXEMPTION FOR HOLDERS OF RUSSIAN DIPLOMATIC, OFFICIAL AND ORDINARY PASSPORTS
A visa exemption for holders of Russian Diplomatic and Official passports came into effect on 15 December 2010. The visa exemption applies for visits to the RSA for holiday purposes and official business visits for a period not exceeding ninety (90) days as well as diplomatic accreditation in the RSA.
A visa exemption for holders of Russian ordinary passports came into effect on 31 March 2017. The visa exemption applies for visits to the RSA for holiday and business purposes for a period not exceeding ninety (90) days.
For the purpose of work, study, participating in SASTS exchange program during the period not exceeding ninety (90) days, the visa is still required. The requirements are reflected in “Immigration and Civic Services”, “Visas”.