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South African Embassy & Consulates in Belgium

  • 1 embassy
  • 1 honorary consulate

In Belgium, South Africa has an embassy in Brussels and an honorary consulate in Zonnebeke. No visa is needed by Belgian citizens for South Africa, for stays of up to 90 days.

South African Embassy in Brussels

South Africa has its embassy in Brussels, the capital; the address on record is Rue Montoyer, 17-19, 1000 Bruxelles, Brussels. The head of mission on record is M S M Mabitje-Thompson. Its phone number and website are on its page.

South African honorary consulates in Belgium

South Africa has an honorary consulate in Zonnebeke; an honorary consul offers first help and passes documents on, but visas and passports are issued elsewhere.

South Africa visa for Belgian citizens

BelgiumSouth Africa Visa-free, 90 days South Africa visa for citizens of Belgium

South AfricaBelgium Visa required Belgium visa for citizens of South Africa

No visa is needed by Belgian citizens for South Africa, for stays of up to 90 days.

Belgium’s missions in South Africa

Missions of Belgium in South Africa (2)

In return, Belgium has 2 missions in South Africa, including its embassy in Pretoria.

Good to know

South Africa in Belgium

Worldwide, South Africa has 202 missions in 129 countries; 2 of them are in Belgium.

Travel to Belgium for South African citizens

South African citizens need a visa for Belgium, obtained before travel. In Belgium, South African citizens can turn to the South African embassy for passports and emergency help.

When South African missions in Belgium are closed

South African missions in Belgium close on Belgium’s public holidays, the next being Armistice Day (Wapenstilstand) on Wednesday 11 November 2026, Christmas Day (Kerstdag) on Friday 25 December 2026 and New Year's Day (Nieuwjaar) 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 Belgium?

The South African embassy is in Brussels, at Rue Montoyer, 17-19, 1000 Bruxelles, Brussels.

Does South Africa have consulates in Belgium?

No career consulate is on record, but South Africa has an honorary consulate in Zonnebeke.

Do Belgian citizens need a visa for South Africa?

No visa is needed by Belgian citizens for South Africa, for stays of up to 90 days.

Do South African citizens need a visa for Belgium?

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

Does Belgium have an embassy in South Africa?

Yes, Belgium has its embassy in Pretoria, along with 1 other mission in South Africa.