South African Consulate General in Lubumbashi

Citizens of DR Congo need a visa for South Africa, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa. The application is made online, not at the South African consulate general in Lubumbashi.

For matters it cannot handle, the South African embassy in Kinshasa is responsible. Besides the South African consulate general in Lubumbashi, South Africa has 1 other mission in DR Congo. DR Congo in turn has an embassy in Pretoria.

About the South African consulate general in Lubumbashi

It appears in official lists as Consulate General of South Africa in Lubumbashi. The head of mission on record is T M S Kupa. A consulate does consular work for a region: passports, certificates and help for nationals in difficulty.

Address and contact

Address: No 5 Basoko Ave, Golf Lido, Lubumbashi. The record for the South African consulate general in Lubumbashi includes an e-mail address 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 DR Congo

DR Congo requires a visa from South African citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 7 days.

When the South African consulate general in Lubumbashi is closed

Expect the South African consulate general in Lubumbashi to be shut on Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026 and New Year's Day on Friday 1 January 2027, and often on Day of Reconciliation on Wednesday 16 December 2026, a holiday in South Africa.

Before visiting the South African consulate general in Lubumbashi

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