High Commission of South Africa in Canberra
Today 08:30–13:00, 13:45–15:00- Address
- State Circle, Canberra
- Phone
- +61 2 6272 7300
- Website
- dirco.gov.za
South Africa
Australia
South African Embassy & Consulates in Australia
- 1 embassy
- 2 honorary consulates
In Australia, South Africa has an embassy in Canberra and 2 honorary consulates in Perth and Melbourne. South Africa admits Australian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Map: South Africa’s 3 missions in Australia
Map: South Africa’s 3 missions in Australia
South African Embassy in Canberra
The South African embassy is in Canberra, the capital of Australia, at State Circle, Canberra. Its phone number and website are on its page.
South African honorary consulates in Australia
- Honorary Consulate of South Africa in Perth
Hay Street 1297, Perth
- Honorary Consulate of South Africa in Melbourne
Chapel Street 644, 3141 Melbourne
South Africa has 2 honorary consulates in Australia, in Perth and Melbourne; honorary consulates handle emergencies and simple certifications rather than visas or passports.
South Africa visa for Australian citizens
AustraliaSouth Africa Visa-free, 90 days South Africa visa for citizens of Australia
South AfricaAustralia e-Visa Australia visa for citizens of South Africa
No visa is needed by Australian citizens for South Africa, for stays of up to 90 days.
Australia’s missions in South Africa
Missions of Australia in South Africa (1)
In return, Australia has an embassy in South Africa, in Pretoria.
Good to know
South Africa in Australia
Worldwide, South Africa has 202 missions in 129 countries; 3 of them are in Australia.
Travel to Australia for South African citizens
Australia requires a visa from South African citizens, available online as an e-Visa. In Australia, South African citizens can turn to the South African embassy for passports and emergency help.
When South African missions in Australia are closed
South African missions in Australia close on Australia’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, St. Stephen's Day (Boxing Day) on Monday 28 December 2026 and New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027, and usually on some holidays of South Africa, such as Day of Reconciliation on Wednesday 16 December 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the South African embassy in Australia?
The South African embassy is in Canberra, at State Circle, Canberra.
Does South Africa have consulates in Australia?
No career consulate is on record, but South Africa has 2 honorary consulates in Perth and Melbourne.
Do Australian citizens need a visa for South Africa?
South Africa admits Australian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Do South African citizens need a visa for Australia?
South African citizens need an e-Visa for Australia, applied for online before travel.
Does Australia have an embassy in South Africa?
Yes, Australia has its embassy in Pretoria.