South African Honorary Consulate in Hamburg
Honorary Consulate 
South Africa Hamburg, Germany
- Address
- Deutsche Afrika Linien, Pailmaille 45, 22767 Hamburg
- Phone
- +49 40 380160
- Website
- dirco.gov.za
- Fax
- +49 40 38016699
Head of mission: Dr. Eberhart von Rantzau, Honorary Consul
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · German Federal Foreign Office (Auswärtiges Amt) open data · Foreign ministry of South Africa: list of missions abroad · Record last updated on 8 December 2025
South Africa’s honorary consul in Hamburg has an office at Deutsche Afrika Linien, Pailmaille 45, 22767 Hamburg; an honorary consul offers first help and passes documents on, but visas and passports are issued elsewhere. South Africa admits German citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Opening hours of the South African honorary consulate in Hamburg
| Monday | 09:00–12:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 09:00–12:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00–12:00 |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Note from Auswärtiges Amt, in German
Mo. - Mi. 09.00 - 12.00 Uhr
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 Hamburg is listed as open 3 days a week, 09:00–12:00. 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
South Africa admits German citizens without a visa for stays of 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 Frankfurt am Main
Commerzbank AG, Kaiserplatz, 60261 Frankfurt, Frankfurt am Main
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All missions of South Africa in Germany (14)
For matters it cannot handle, the South African embassy in Berlin (256 km) is responsible. The South African honorary consulate in Hamburg is one of 14 missions of South Africa in Germany. Consulates: Munich. Honorary consulates: Stuttgart, Lübeck, Lichtenau, Kiel, Hanover, Frankfurt am Main, Erfurt, Dresden 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 Hamburg
It appears in official lists as Honorary Consulate of South Africa in Hamburg. The head of mission on record is Dr. Eberhart von Rantzau, Honorary Consul.
Address and contact
Address: Deutsche Afrika Linien, Pailmaille 45, 22767 Hamburg. The record for the South African honorary consulate in Hamburg 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 honorary consulate in Hamburg is closed
Expect the South African honorary consulate in Hamburg 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 Hamburg
Current procedures for the South African honorary consulate in Hamburg, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page; honorary consuls often receive visitors only by arrangement.
Near the South African honorary consulate in Hamburg
The South African honorary consulate in Hamburg has 5 other foreign missions within 1 km.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the South African Honorary Consulate in Hamburg?
The South African honorary consulate in Hamburg is at Deutsche Afrika Linien, Pailmaille 45, 22767 Hamburg.
What are the opening hours of the South African Honorary Consulate in Hamburg?
The South African honorary consulate in Hamburg is listed as open 3 days a week, 09:00–12:00.
Is the South African Honorary Consulate in Hamburg open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the South African honorary consulate in Hamburg do not include Saturday.
When is the South African Honorary Consulate in Hamburg closed?
The South African honorary consulate in Hamburg 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?
South Africa admits German citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Can the South African Honorary Consulate in Hamburg issue a visa or passport?
Normally not: for visas and passports, people in Hamburg turn to the South African embassy in Berlin or a career consulate of South Africa.
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