South African High Commission in Canberra

The South African high commission in Canberra is listed as open Monday to Friday, 08:30–17:00 with a midday break, closing earlier on Fridays.

South Africa admits Australian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.

The South African high commission in Canberra is one of 3 missions of South Africa in Australia. Honorary consulates: Perth and Melbourne. Australia in turn has an embassy in Pretoria.

About the South African high commission in Canberra

It appears in official lists as High Commission of South Africa in Canberra. Commonwealth members call their embassies in one another high commissions; this one does the work of an embassy for South Africa.

Address and contact

Address: State Circle, Canberra. The record for the South African high commission in Canberra includes a phone number, an e-mail address, a fax number and an official website.

South African citizens travelling to Australia

Australia requires a visa from South African citizens, available online as an e-Visa.

When the South African high commission in Canberra is closed

Expect the South African high commission in Canberra to be shut on Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026 and St. Stephen's Day (Boxing Day) on Monday 28 December 2026, and often on Day of Reconciliation on Wednesday 16 December 2026, a holiday in South Africa.

Before visiting the South African high commission in Canberra

Current procedures for the South African high commission in Canberra, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.

Near the South African high commission in Canberra

The South African high commission in Canberra has 39 other foreign missions within 1 km, in a diplomatic quarter.