Dear Friends of South Africa,

Welcome to the official website of the South African Embassy in the Russian Federation!

The Republic of South Africa and the Russian Federation have an excellent relationship dating back many years ago when the former USSR supported our people fighting for the liberation of our beautiful country. We are here to further strengthen and nurture this relationship in every way we can, particularly in areas yet unexplored.

The website provides information relating to Embassy’s activities on bilateral relations with the Russian Federation. It also offers guidance on tourism, business opportunities and consular related matters, of immigration and civic duties performed by the Embassy.

While you take the time to browse through our website, I am sure that you will be taken by the natural splendour of our country and will be tempted to come and visit South Africa. We also believe that you can discover the variety that South Africa has to offer as well as the depth of the relations between the Republic of South Africa and the Russian Federation. You will also find an insight into the continuous growth of the people-to-people relations between our countries and the willingness to sustain this growth.

Our people are warm, vibrant and our diverse landscapes are amongst the most breath-taking in the world. It is for these reasons that I wish to invite all of you to visit South Africa.

I want to use this possibility to give you a unique and South African welcome in the name of the South African government and our people of a country where everything is possible.

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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”.

What`s New

9/7/2020 12:30:51 PM

SOUTH AFRICAN EMBASSY REVISED OFFICE HOURS DURING COVID-19 PERIOD

The South African Embassy in the Russian Federation wishes to inform its citizens and the public that the Embassy's operating hours have been revised due to COVID-19 developmens in the country.
6/11/2020 1:28:10 PM

ANNOUNCEMENT ON DEPARTURE TIME FOR REPATRIATION FLIGHT TO SOUTH AFRICA

The Embassy wishes to inform the South African citizens of the revised departure time for the South African Airways repatriation flight SA2961, departing from Moscow (Domodedovo Airport) to Johannesburg (OR Tambo). SAA has confirmed 19:10, on 12 June 2020. The expected arrival at OR Tambo International Airport is 05:30 on 13 June 2020.
6/10/2020 7:46:39 AM

REPATRIATION INFORMATION FOR FLIGHT DEPARTING FROM MOSCOW TO JOHANNESBURG ON 12 JUNE 2020

The South African Embassy wish to share the following information regarding the planned repatriation flight to South Africa
6/1/2020 6:29:51 PM

ANNOUNCEMENT ON REPATRIATION FLIGHT FROM MOSCOW TO JOHANNESBURG, 11 JUNE 2020

The South African Embassy wishes to advise its citizens of the possible repatriation flight from Moscow to Johannesburg scheduled for 11 June 2020 at 21:10 from Domodedovo Airport.
5/25/2020 3:23:03 PM

Announcement on South Africa’s Repatriation Plans

Announcement on South Africa's Repatriation Plans, including for the Russian Federation by H. E. Dr Naledi M.G. Pandor, Minister of International Relations and Cooperation of the Republic of South Africa.
2/2/2019 5:42:41 PM

COMMUNIQUE ON VOTERS' REGISTRATION FOR SOUTH AFRICAN CITIZENS LIVING ABROAD
12/19/2018 5:51:00 PM

Communique on Registration Weekend for Voters Abroad December 2018

Voter registration for South African citizens living abroad will take place at all South African foreign missions from 1 to 4 February 2019.
6/1/2018 10:55:53 AM

NOTIFICATION TO RSA CITIZENS

THIS MESSAGE SERVES TO INFORM ALL SOUTH AFRICAN CITIZENS LIVING ABROAD ABOUT THE REGISTRATION WITH INDEPENDENT ELCTORAL COMMISSION (IEC) TO VOTE IN THE 2019 GENERAL ELECTION
6/7/2017 7:47:31 PM

ARTICLE ON FREEDOM DAY CELEBRATION BY THE SOUTH AFRICAN EMBASSY IN MOSCOW, RUSSIAN FEDERATION, 27 APRIL 2017

On 27 April 2017, the South African Embassy in the Russian Federation hosted a hugely successful celebration to mark the 23rd Anniversary of South Africa’s Freedom Day. This celebration of South Africa’s hard won freedom and democracy was held at the Four Seasons Hotel at the Red Square in Central Moscow.
7/15/2016 3:18:43 PM

SOUTH AFRICAN EMBASSY IN THE RUSSIAN FEDERATION TO HONOUR THE NELSON MANDELA MONTH, JULY 2016

In honour of the memory of the late first President of the Republic of South Africa Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela the South African Embassy in Moscow the Russian Federation in collaboration with Aspen Pharmaceutical Company in Moscow, the United Nation Information Centre in Moscow and Lotte Hotel will dedicate time doing good to Morozovsky children hospital and Domodedovo children’s home.

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SA Embassy in the Russian Federation
Address:	Moscow Granatny per., dom 1
Telephone:	+7 (495) 926-11-77
Fax:	+7 (495) 926-11-78/79

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