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South African Embassy in Kuwait

1 embassy

South Africa is represented in Kuwait by 1 mission: an embassy in Hawalli. Kuwaiti citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to South Africa.

South African Embassy in Hawalli

Embassy of South Africa in Hawalli

Embassy · Hawalli

Today 08:00–16:00

Address: Salwa Block 10, Street 1, House 91, Villa No 3, Kuwait City, Ḩawallī
Phone: +965 2561 7988
Website: dirco.gov.za
Head of mission: R M Medhurst

At Salwa Block 10, Street 1, House 91, Villa No 3, Kuwait City, Ḩawallī, the South African embassy represents South Africa towards Kuwait. The head of mission on record is R M Medhurst. Its phone number and website are on its page.

South Africa visa for Kuwaiti citizens

KuwaitSouth Africa Visa required South Africa visa for citizens of Kuwait

South AfricaKuwait Visa required Kuwait visa for citizens of South Africa

South Africa visa requirements for citizens of Kuwait

Visitor's visa – holiday, business meetings, conferences (section 11)
Transit visa
Study, work and long-stay visas – brief
Fee: ZAR 425
6 required documents

checked 22 October 2026

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Kuwaiti citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to South Africa. Applicants in Kuwait turn to the South African embassy in Hawalli; many countries also use an outsourced visa centre.

Kuwait’s missions in South Africa

Missions of Kuwait in South Africa (1)

In return, Kuwait has an embassy in South Africa, in Pretoria.

Good to know

South Africa in Kuwait

Worldwide, South Africa has 202 missions in 129 countries; one of them is in Kuwait.

Travel to Kuwait for South African citizens

Kuwait requires South African citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. In Kuwait, South African citizens can turn to the South African embassy for passports and emergency help.