South African Embassy in Paris
Embassy 
South Africa Paris, France
- Address
- 59, Quai d'Orsay, 75343 Paris
- Phone
- +33 1 53 59 24 10
- Website
- afriquesud.net
No opening hours on record. Most missions receive visitors by appointment only.
Head of mission: A Dlodlo
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · French Foreign Ministry directory of foreign missions · Foreign ministry of South Africa: list of missions abroad · Record last updated on 28 August 2026
South Africa’s embassy to France is in Paris, the capital of France, at 59, Quai d'Orsay, 75343 Paris. French citizens do not need a visa for South Africa: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
Opening hours
No opening hours on record. Most missions receive visitors by appointment only.
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in France
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Armistice 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 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 do not need a visa for South Africa: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
Other missions nearby
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Embassy of Senegal in Paris14, avenue Robert Schuman, 75007 Paris
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Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in Paris2, Boulevard de la Tour Maubourg 75007 Paris, 75007 Paris
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Embassy of Finland in Paris1, Place de Finlande, 75007 Paris
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Embassy of Austria in Paris6, rue Fabert, 75007 Paris
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Embassy of DR Congo in Paris32, Cours Albert 1er, 75008 Paris
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Embassy of Brazil in Paris34, cours Albert 1er, 75008 Paris
South Africa’s other missions 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
All missions of South Africa in France (3)
Besides the South African embassy in Paris, South Africa has 2 other missions in France. Honorary consulates: Rennes and Lille. France in turn has 3 missions in South Africa, its embassy being in Pretoria.
Good to know
About the South African embassy in Paris
It appears in official lists as Embassy of South Africa in Paris. It is headed by A Dlodlo, according to the records.
Address and contact
Address: 59, Quai d'Orsay, 75343 Paris. The record for the South African embassy in Paris includes a phone number, an e-mail address and an official website.
South African citizens travelling to France
South African citizens need a visa for France, obtained before travel.
When the South African embassy in Paris is closed
The next closures of the South African embassy in Paris for public holidays in France are Armistice Day (Armistice 1918) on Wednesday 11 November 2026 and Christmas Day (Noël) on Friday 25 December 2026; it may also close for Day of Reconciliation on Wednesday 16 December 2026.
Before visiting the South African embassy in Paris
Current procedures for the South African embassy in Paris, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the South African embassy in Paris
The South African embassy in Paris has 21 other foreign missions within 1 km, in a diplomatic quarter.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the South African Embassy in Paris?
The South African embassy in Paris is at 59, Quai d'Orsay, 75343 Paris.
When is the South African Embassy in Paris closed?
The South African embassy in Paris closes on France’s public holidays, the next being Armistice Day (Armistice 1918) on Wednesday 11 November 2026, and usually on the national day of South Africa.
Do French citizens need a visa for South Africa?
French citizens do not need a visa for South Africa: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
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