- Address
- 59, Quai d'Orsay, 75343 Paris
- Phone
- +33 1 53 59 24 10
- Website
- afriquesud.net
- Head of mission
- A Dlodlo
South Africa
France
South African Embassy & Consulates in France
- 1 embassy
- 2 honorary consulates
South Africa is represented in France by 3 missions: an embassy in Paris and 2 honorary consulates in Rennes and Lille. French citizens can visit South Africa without a visa for up to 90 days.
Map: South Africa’s 3 missions in France
Map: South Africa’s 3 missions in France
South African Embassy in Paris
The South African embassy is in Paris, the capital of France, at 59, Quai d'Orsay, 75343 Paris. The head of mission on record is A Dlodlo. Its phone number and website are on its page.
South African honorary consulates in France
- Honorary Consulate of South Africa in Rennes
Centre d'Affaires Ile-de-France - 4, avenue Charles Tillon, 35000 Rennes
- Honorary Consulate of South Africa in Lille
8, avenue Foch, B.P. 256, 59700 Marcq-en-Baroeul, Lille
South Africa has 2 honorary consulates in France, in Rennes and Lille; an honorary consul offers first help and passes documents on, but visas and passports are issued elsewhere.
South Africa visa for French citizens
FranceSouth Africa Visa-free, 90 days South Africa visa for citizens of France
South AfricaFrance Visa required France visa for citizens of South Africa
French citizens can visit South Africa without a visa for up to 90 days.
France’s missions in South Africa
Missions of France in South Africa (3)
In return, France has 3 missions in South Africa, including its embassy in Pretoria.
Good to know
South Africa in France
Worldwide, South Africa has 202 missions in 129 countries; 3 of them are in France.
Travel to France for South African citizens
France requires South African citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. In France, South African citizens can turn to the South African embassy for passports and emergency help.
When South African missions in France are closed
South African missions in France close on France’s public holidays, the next being Armistice Day (Armistice 1918) on Wednesday 11 November 2026, Christmas Day (Noël) on Friday 25 December 2026 and New Year's Day (Jour de l'an) 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 France?
The South African embassy is in Paris, at 59, Quai d'Orsay, 75343 Paris.
Does South Africa have consulates in France?
No career consulate is on record, but South Africa has 2 honorary consulates in Rennes and Lille.
Do French citizens need a visa for South Africa?
French citizens can visit South Africa without a visa for up to 90 days.
Do South African citizens need a visa for France?
France requires South African citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Does France have an embassy in South Africa?
Yes, France has its embassy in Pretoria, along with 2 other missions in South Africa.