South African Embassy in Bangui
- Address
- No. 5686 Avenue l’Independence, Ndakala Anne, Bangui
- Website
- dirco.gov.za
No opening hours on record. Most missions receive visitors by appointment only.
The exact position is not on record yet: the map shows the town.
Head of mission: W M P Whitehead
Sources: Foreign ministry of South Africa: list of missions abroad · Record last updated on 25 October 2026
South Africa’s embassy to the Central African Republic is in Bangui, the capital of the Central African Republic, at No. 5686 Avenue l’Independence, Ndakala Anne, Bangui. Citizens of the Central African Republic need a visa for South Africa, obtained before travel.
Opening hours
No opening hours on record. Most missions receive visitors by appointment only.
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in the Central African Republic
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National Day
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Christmas Day
Public holidays in South Africa
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Day of Reconciliation
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Christmas Day
South Africa visa for citizens of the Central African Republic
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Citizens of the Central African Republic need a visa for South Africa, obtained before travel. Check with the South African embassy in Bangui whether visas are handled at its counter or by an appointed visa centre.
South Africa’s other missions in the Central African Republic
The South African embassy in Bangui is the only mission of South Africa in the Central African Republic on record. The Central African Republic in turn has an embassy in Pretoria.
Good to know
About the South African embassy in Bangui
It appears in official lists as Embassy of South Africa in Bangui. It is headed by W M P Whitehead, according to the records.
Address and contact
Address: No. 5686 Avenue l’Independence, Ndakala Anne, Bangui. The record for the South African embassy in Bangui includes a phone number and an official website. Its exact position is not recorded, so the map marks the town; use the street address.
South African citizens travelling to the Central African Republic
The Central African Republic requires South African citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
When the South African embassy in Bangui is closed
The South African embassy in Bangui closes on the Central African Republic’s public holidays, the next being National Day on Tuesday 1 December 2026 and Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, and usually on holidays of South Africa such as Day of Reconciliation on Wednesday 16 December 2026.
Before visiting the South African embassy in Bangui
Current procedures for the South African embassy in Bangui, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the South African Embassy in Bangui?
The South African embassy in Bangui is at No. 5686 Avenue l’Independence, Ndakala Anne, Bangui.
When is the South African Embassy in Bangui closed?
The South African embassy in Bangui closes on the Central African Republic’s public holidays, the next being National Day on Tuesday 1 December 2026, and usually on the national day of South Africa.
Do citizens of the Central African Republic need a visa for South Africa?
Citizens of the Central African Republic need a visa for South Africa, obtained before travel.
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