Entry rules
South Africa visa for Moldovan citizens: is it needed
Answer: a visa is required: you apply in advance at a consulate or visa centre. Rules as of 4 October 2026; check them on the destination country website or with your airline before travelling.
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No visa needed with these passports
BRIDGES programme passports that give entry without a prior visa.
South Africa: terms for other nationalities
RussiaVisa-free90 days
UkraineVisa required
BelaruseVisa
KazakhstanVisa required
UzbekistanVisa required
ArmeniaVisa required
GeorgiaVisa required
AzerbaijanVisa required
KyrgyzstanVisa required
TajikistanVisa required
IsraelVisa-free90 days
Frequently asked questions
Do Moldovan citizens need a visa for South Africa?
A visa is required: you apply in advance at a consulate or visa centre. Through a consulate.
Which second passport removes the visa requirement?
Without a prior visa, for example with passports of Antigua and Barbuda, Austria, Argentina, Türkiye, Jordan.