Missions abroad

South African embassies and consulates abroad

  • 202 missions
  • 129 countries
  • 106 embassies

The directory records 202 missions of South Africa abroad (106 embassies, 13 consulates, 80 honorary consulates and 3 other offices), in 129 countries. The largest networks are in Germany (14), the United Kingdom (10) and Italy (9).

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South African embassies and consulates abroad

Visa rules for South Africa passport holders

Entry rules for South Africa passport holders199 in total

  • Visa-free60
  • Visa on arrival30
  • Electronic travel authorisation5
  • e-Visa35
  • Visa required69

Visa rules for South Africa passport holders

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South Africa’s missions by continent

By continent, 75 of South Africa’s missions are in Europe, 49 in Africa, 43 in Asia, 30 in the Americas and 5 in Oceania; Europe accounts for 37%.

Where South Africa has the most missions

After Germany (14), South Africa’s largest networks are in the United Kingdom (10), Italy (9), Austria (6), India (4), Portugal (4) and the United States (4).

Embassies of South Africa

South Africa has an embassy in 105 countries. In 24 other countries it has consulates, honorary consulates or other offices but no embassy.

Honorary consuls of South Africa

South Africa has 80 honorary consulates, 40% of its network; like most honorary consulates, it does not normally issue visas or passports. In Albania, Bangladesh, Bahrain, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cape Verde, the Dominican Republic, the Gambia, Guatemala, Honduras, Croatia and Lebanon, honorary consuls are its only representation.

Frequently asked questions

Where does South Africa have the most consulates?

In Germany, with 14 missions, followed by the United Kingdom (10).

In which countries is South Africa represented only by honorary consuls?

Albania, Bangladesh, Bahrain, Colombia, Costa Rica, Cape Verde, the Dominican Republic, the Gambia and 4 more.