South Africa passport → Ukraine
Do South African citizens need a visa for Ukraine?
eVisa (apply online)
South African passport holders need an eVisa for Ukraine. You apply and pay online before you travel.
What this means for your trip
- Apply through the official channel (the government portal, or the airline or agent it names) and keep a printed copy of the approval.
- Processing usually takes a few working days; apply at least two weeks ahead.
- Check that the eVisa type matches your purpose of travel.
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Ukraine at a glance
- Capital
- Kyiv
- Currency
- Ukrainian hryvnia (UAH)
- Languages
- Ukrainian
- Calling code
- +380
- Region
- Eastern Europe
Ukraine for other passports
- South AfricaeVisa
IndiaeVisa
United StatesVisa-free90 days
United KingdomVisa-free90 days
United Arab EmiratesVisa-free90 days
ChinaeVisa
SingaporeeVisa
PakistanVisa required
BangladeshVisa required
Sri LankaVisa required
NepaleVisa
NigeriaVisa required
PhilippineseVisa
Nearby in Eastern Europe for South African passport holders
Common questions
Do South African citizens need a visa for Ukraine?
South African passport holders need an eVisa for Ukraine. You apply and pay online before you travel.
How long can South African citizens stay in Ukraine?
The allowed stay depends on the visa you are granted. Check the decision letter or entry stamp.
Can South African citizens get a visa on arrival in Ukraine?
Not under the standard rules.
How many countries can South African citizens visit without a visa?
93 destinations allow entry without a visa arranged in advance (visa-free, visa on arrival or eTA). The South Africa passport ranks #47 of 94 (passports with equal scores share a rank).
Source: Wikipedia contributors (CC BY-SA 4.0). Updated weekly. Rules can change, so give the official site a quick look before you fly.