South African Honorary Consulate in Chemnitz
Honorary Consulate 
South Africa Chemnitz, Germany
- Address
- Gottfried-Schenker-Straße 18, 09244 Lichtenau
- Phone
- +49 37208 8890
- Website
- dirco.gov.za
- Fax
- +49 37208 8929
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Record last updated on 14 May 2025
The South African honorary consulate in Chemnitz is at Gottfried-Schenker-Straße 18, 09244 Lichtenau; an honorary consul offers first help and passes documents on, but visas and passports are issued elsewhere. German citizens can visit South Africa without a visa for up to 90 days. Office hours are 3 days a week, 09:00–13:00.
Opening hours of the South African honorary consulate in Chemnitz
| Monday | Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 09:00–13:00 |
| Wednesday | 13:00–17:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00–13:00 |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
| Public holidays | Closed |
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Germany
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Christmas Day
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St. Stephen's Day
Public holidays in South Africa
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Day of Reconciliation
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Christmas Day
The South African honorary consulate in Chemnitz is listed as open 3 days a week, 09:00–13:00.
South Africa visa for German citizens
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German citizens can visit South Africa without a visa for up to 90 days.
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South Africa’s other missions in Germany
- Embassy of South Africa in Berlin
Tiergartenstraße 18, 10785 Berlin
- Consulate General of South Africa in Munich
Sendlinger-Tor-Platz 5, 80336 München
- Honorary Consulate of South Africa in Stuttgart
Plieninger Straße 148 B, 70567 Stuttgart
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- Honorary Consulate of South Africa in Lichtenau
c/o Privates Institut für Umweltanalysen, Gottfried-Schenker-Strasse 18, 09244 Lichtenau
- Honorary Consulate of South Africa in Kiel
Haselbusch 9, 24146 Kiel
- Honorary Consulate of South Africa in Hanover
Rominteweg 3, 30559 Hannover
- Honorary Consulate of South Africa in Hamburg
Deutsche Afrika Linien, Pailmaille 45, 22767 Hamburg
- Honorary Consulate of South Africa in Frankfurt am Main
Commerzbank AG, Kaiserplatz, 60261 Frankfurt, Frankfurt am Main
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All missions of South Africa in Germany (14)
The South African embassy is in Berlin, about 178 km away. Besides the South African honorary consulate in Chemnitz, South Africa has 13 other missions in Germany. Consulates: Munich. Honorary consulates: Stuttgart, Lübeck, Lichtenau, Kiel, Hanover, Hamburg, Frankfurt am Main, Erfurt and 3 more. Germany in turn has 4 missions in South Africa, its embassy being in Pretoria.
Good to know
About the South African honorary consulate in Chemnitz
It appears in official lists as Honorary Consulate of South Africa in Chemnitz.
Address and contact
Address: Gottfried-Schenker-Straße 18, 09244 Lichtenau. The record for the South African honorary consulate in Chemnitz includes a phone number, a fax number and an official website.
South African citizens travelling to Germany
South African citizens need a visa for Germany, obtained before travel.
When the South African honorary consulate in Chemnitz is closed
Expect the South African honorary consulate in Chemnitz to be shut on Christmas Day (Erster Weihnachtstag) on Friday 25 December 2026 and St. Stephen's Day (Zweiter Weihnachtstag) on Saturday 26 December 2026, and often on Day of Reconciliation on Wednesday 16 December 2026, a holiday in South Africa.
Before visiting the South African honorary consulate in Chemnitz
Current procedures for the South African honorary consulate in Chemnitz, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page; honorary consuls often receive visitors only by arrangement.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the South African Honorary Consulate in Chemnitz?
The South African honorary consulate in Chemnitz is at Gottfried-Schenker-Straße 18, 09244 Lichtenau.
What are the opening hours of the South African Honorary Consulate in Chemnitz?
The South African honorary consulate in Chemnitz is listed as open 3 days a week, 09:00–13:00.
Is the South African Honorary Consulate in Chemnitz open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the South African honorary consulate in Chemnitz do not include Saturday.
When is the South African Honorary Consulate in Chemnitz closed?
The South African honorary consulate in Chemnitz 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.
Can the South African Honorary Consulate in Chemnitz issue a visa or passport?
Normally not: for visas and passports, people in Chemnitz turn to the South African embassy in Berlin or a career consulate of South Africa.
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