- Address
- Vasant Marg, New Delhi
- Phone
- +91 11 2 614 9411
- Website
- dirco.gov.za
- Head of mission
- A Sooklal
South Africa
India
South African Embassy & Consulates in India
- 1 embassy
- 1 consulate general
- 2 honorary consulates
South Africa is represented in India by 4 missions: an embassy in New Delhi, a consulate general in Mumbai and 2 honorary consulates in Chennai and Delhi. South Africa requires a visa from Indian citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
South African Embassy in New Delhi
At Vasant Marg, New Delhi, the South African embassy represents South Africa towards India. The head of mission on record is A Sooklal. Its phone number and website are on its page.
South African consulates in India
- Consulate General of South Africa in Mumbai
9th Floor, Urmi Estate, Tower A, 95 Ganpatrao Kadam Marg, Lower Parel (W), Mumbai, 400 013
South Africa also has a consulate general in Mumbai; a consulate does consular work for a region: passports, certificates and help for nationals in difficulty.
South African honorary consulates in India
- Honorary Consulate of South Africa in Chennai
234, N S C Bose Road, Chennai, 600 001
- Honorary Consulate of South Africa in Delhi
House No 545, Sector 10, Union Territory of Chandigarh, Delhi
South Africa has 2 honorary consulates in India, in Chennai and Delhi; like most honorary consulates, it does not normally issue visas or passports.
South Africa visa for Indian citizens
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South Africa visa requirements for citizens of India
- Electronic Travel Authorisation (ETA) and e-Visa
- Visitor's visa – holiday, business meetings, conferences (section 11)
- Transit visa
- Study, work and long-stay visas – brief
- 6 required documents
checked 22 October 2026
Indian citizens need a visa for South Africa, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa. The application is made online on the official portal of South Africa, not at the South African embassy.
India’s missions in South Africa
Missions of India in South Africa (4)
In return, India has 4 missions in South Africa, including its embassy in Pretoria.
Good to know
South Africa in India
Worldwide, South Africa has 202 missions in 129 countries; 4 of them are in India.
Travel to India for South African citizens
South African citizens need an e-Visa for India, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 30 days. In India, South African citizens can turn to the South African embassy for passports and emergency help.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the South African embassy in India?
The South African embassy is in New Delhi, at Vasant Marg, New Delhi.
Does South Africa have consulates in India?
Yes, South Africa has a consulate general in Mumbai. South Africa also has 2 honorary consulates in Chennai and Delhi.
Do Indian citizens need a visa for South Africa?
Indian citizens need an e-Visa for South Africa, applied for online before travel.
Do South African citizens need a visa for India?
South African citizens need a visa for India, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 30 days.
Does India have an embassy in South Africa?
Yes, India has its embassy in Pretoria, along with 3 other missions in South Africa.