South African Embassy in Berlin

Embassy South Africa Berlin, Germany

Address
Tiergartenstraße 18, 10785 Berlin
Fax
+49 30 22073190
Today 08:00–16:30
Directions Call

Head of mission: Phumelele Stone Sizani, Ambassador

Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · German Federal Foreign Office (Auswärtiges Amt) open data · Foreign ministry of South Africa: list of missions abroad · Record last updated on 10 December 2025

The South African embassy in Berlin stands at Tiergartenstraße 18, 10785 Berlin, in Berlin, the capital of Germany. Its opening hours on record: Monday to Friday, 08:00–16:30. German citizens can visit South Africa without a visa for up to 90 days.

Opening hours of the South African embassy in Berlin

Monday 08:00–16:30
Tuesday 08:00–16:30
Wednesday 08:00–16:30
Thursday 08:00–16:30
Friday 08:00–16:30
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed
Note from Auswärtiges Amt, in German

Mo. - Fr. 08.00 - 16.30 Uhr; Konsularangelegenheiten: 09.00 - 12.00 Uhr. Telefon Duty Officer (nach Feierabend und Wochenenden: 0171-36 42 679)

Upcoming closures

Public holidays in Germany

  • Christmas Day

    Friday

  • St. Stephen's Day

    Saturday

Public holidays in South Africa

  • Day of Reconciliation

    Wednesday

  • Christmas Day

    Friday

The South African embassy in Berlin is listed as open Monday to Friday, 08:00–16:30. An official note on hours or appointments is also shown (in German).

South Africa visa for German citizens

GermanySouth Africa Visa-free, 90 days South Africa visa for citizens of Germany

South AfricaGermany Visa required Germany visa for citizens of South Africa

German citizens can visit South Africa without a visa for up to 90 days.

Other missions nearby

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South Africa’s other missions in Germany

All missions of South Africa in Germany (14)

Besides the South African embassy in Berlin, South Africa has 13 other missions in Germany. Consulates: Munich. Honorary consulates: Stuttgart, Lübeck, Lichtenau, Kiel, Hanover, Hamburg, Frankfurt am Main, Erfurt and 4 more. Germany in turn has 4 missions in South Africa, its embassy being in Pretoria.

Good to know

About the South African embassy in Berlin

It appears in official lists as Embassy of South Africa in Berlin. It is headed by Phumelele Stone Sizani, Ambassador, according to the records.

Address and contact

Address: Tiergartenstraße 18, 10785 Berlin. The record for the South African embassy in Berlin includes a phone number, an e-mail address, a fax number and an official website.

South African citizens travelling to Germany

Germany requires South African citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

When the South African embassy in Berlin is closed

The South African embassy in Berlin closes on Germany’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day (Erster Weihnachtstag) on Friday 25 December 2026 and St. Stephen's Day (Zweiter Weihnachtstag) on Saturday 26 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 Berlin

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

Near the South African embassy in Berlin

Within 1 km of the South African embassy in Berlin there are 31 other foreign missions.

Frequently asked questions

What is the address of the South African Embassy in Berlin?

The South African embassy in Berlin is at Tiergartenstraße 18, 10785 Berlin.

What are the opening hours of the South African Embassy in Berlin?

The South African embassy in Berlin is listed as open Monday to Friday, 08:00–16:30.

Is the South African Embassy in Berlin open on Saturday?

No. The hours on record for the South African embassy in Berlin do not include Saturday.

When is the South African Embassy in Berlin closed?

The South African embassy in Berlin closes on Germany’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day (Erster Weihnachtstag) on Friday 25 December 2026, and usually on the national day of South Africa.

Do German citizens need a visa for South Africa?

German citizens can visit South Africa without a visa for up to 90 days.

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