South African Honorary Consulate in Lichtenau

Honorary Consulate South Africa Lichtenau, Germany

Address
c/o Privates Institut für Umweltanalysen, Gottfried-Schenker-Strasse 18, 09244 Lichtenau
Fax
+49 372 088 929

No opening hours on record. Most missions receive visitors by appointment only.

The exact position is not on record yet: the map shows the town.

Call

Head of mission: W Scharff

Sources: Foreign ministry of South Africa: list of missions abroad · Record last updated on 25 October 2026

The South African honorary consulate in Lichtenau is at c/o Privates Institut für Umweltanalysen, Gottfried-Schenker-Strasse 18, 09244 Lichtenau; honorary consulates handle emergencies and simple certifications rather than visas or passports. German 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 Germany

  • Christmas Day

    Friday

  • St. Stephen's Day

    Saturday

Public holidays in South Africa

  • Day of Reconciliation

    Wednesday

  • Christmas Day

    Friday

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 do not need a visa for South Africa: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.

South Africa’s other missions in Germany

All missions of South Africa in Germany (14)

For matters it cannot handle, the South African embassy in Berlin is responsible. The South African honorary consulate in Lichtenau is one of 14 missions of South Africa in Germany. Consulates: Munich. Honorary consulates: Stuttgart, Lübeck, Kiel, Hanover, Hamburg, 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 Lichtenau

It appears in official lists as Honorary Consulate of South Africa in Lichtenau. The head of mission on record is W Scharff.

Address and contact

Address: c/o Privates Institut für Umweltanalysen, Gottfried-Schenker-Strasse 18, 09244 Lichtenau. The record for the South African honorary consulate in Lichtenau includes a phone number and a fax number. Its exact position is not recorded, so the map marks the town; use the street address.

South African citizens travelling to Germany

South African citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Germany.

When the South African honorary consulate in Lichtenau is closed

The South African honorary consulate in Lichtenau 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 honorary consulate in Lichtenau

Call the South African honorary consulate in Lichtenau before you go to confirm the hours and whether an appointment is needed.

Frequently asked questions

What is the address of the South African Honorary Consulate in Lichtenau?

The South African honorary consulate in Lichtenau is at c/o Privates Institut für Umweltanalysen, Gottfried-Schenker-Strasse 18, 09244 Lichtenau.

When is the South African Honorary Consulate in Lichtenau closed?

The South African honorary consulate in Lichtenau 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 do not need a visa for South Africa: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.

Can the South African Honorary Consulate in Lichtenau issue a visa or passport?

Normally not: for visas and passports, people in Lichtenau turn to the South African embassy in Berlin or a career consulate of South Africa.

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