South African Embassy in Vienna

Embassy South Africa Vienna, Austria

Address
Sandgasse 33, 1190 Wien
Fax
+43 1 3206493-51
Today 08:30–12:00
Directions Call

Head of mission: R S Molekane

Sources: OpenStreetMap · Foreign ministry of South Africa: list of missions abroad · Record last updated on 12 January 2026

South Africa’s embassy to Austria is in Vienna, the capital of Austria, at Sandgasse 33, 1190 Wien. Austrian citizens do not need a visa for South Africa: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free. It is listed as open Monday to Friday, 08:30–12:00.

Opening hours of the South African embassy in Vienna

Monday 08:30–12:00
Tuesday 08:30–12:00
Wednesday 08:30–12:00
Thursday 08:30–12:00
Friday 08:30–12:00
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed

Upcoming closures

Public holidays in Austria

  • Immaculate Conception

    Tuesday

  • Christmas Day

    Friday

Public holidays in South Africa

  • Day of Reconciliation

    Wednesday

  • Christmas Day

    Friday

The South African embassy in Vienna is listed as open Monday to Friday, 08:30–12:00.

South Africa visa for Austrian citizens

AustriaSouth Africa Visa-free, 90 days South Africa visa for citizens of Austria

South AfricaAustria Visa required Austria visa for citizens of South Africa

Austrian citizens do not need a visa for South Africa: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.

Other missions nearby

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South Africa’s other missions in Austria

All missions of South Africa in Austria (6)

The South African embassy in Vienna is one of 6 missions of South Africa in Austria. Honorary consulates: Sankt Pölten, Salzburg, Innsbruck and Graz. Austria in turn has 2 missions in South Africa, its embassy being in Pretoria.

Good to know

About the South African embassy in Vienna

It appears in official lists as Embassy of South Africa in Vienna. It is headed by R S Molekane, according to the records.

Address and contact

Address: Sandgasse 33, 1190 Wien. The record for the South African embassy in Vienna includes a phone number, an e-mail address, a fax number and an official website.

South African citizens travelling to Austria

South African citizens need a visa for Austria, obtained before travel.

When the South African embassy in Vienna is closed

The next closures of the South African embassy in Vienna for public holidays in Austria are Immaculate Conception (Mariä Empfängnis) on Tuesday 8 December 2026 and Christmas Day (Weihnachten) on Friday 25 December 2026; it may also close for Day of Reconciliation on Wednesday 16 December 2026.

Before visiting the South African embassy in Vienna

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

Near the South African embassy in Vienna

Within 1 km of the South African embassy in Vienna there are 5 other foreign missions.

Frequently asked questions

What is the address of the South African Embassy in Vienna?

The South African embassy in Vienna is at Sandgasse 33, 1190 Wien.

What are the opening hours of the South African Embassy in Vienna?

The South African embassy in Vienna is listed as open Monday to Friday, 08:30–12:00.

Is the South African Embassy in Vienna open on Saturday?

No. The hours on record for the South African embassy in Vienna do not include Saturday.

When is the South African Embassy in Vienna closed?

The South African embassy in Vienna closes on Austria’s public holidays, the next being Immaculate Conception (Mariä Empfängnis) on Tuesday 8 December 2026, and usually on the national day of South Africa.

Do Austrian citizens need a visa for South Africa?

Austrian citizens do not need a visa for South Africa: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.

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