South African High Commission in Lilongwe
High Commission 
South Africa Lilongwe, Malawi
- Address
- Convention Drive 19, Lilongwe
- Phone
- +265 1 773 722
- Fax
- +265 1 772 571
No opening hours on record. Most missions receive visitors by appointment only.
Head of mission: Y L Myakayaka-Manzini
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Foreign ministry of South Africa: list of missions abroad · Record last updated on 6 February 2022
The South African high commission in Lilongwe stands at Convention Drive 19, Lilongwe, in Lilongwe, the capital of Malawi. Within 1 km there are 8 other foreign missions.
Opening hours
No opening hours on record. Most missions receive visitors by appointment only.
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Malawi
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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
South Africa visa for Malawian citizens
MalawiSouth Africa Visa-free, 30 days South Africa visa for citizens of Malawi
South AfricaMalawi Visa-free, 90 days Malawi visa for citizens of South Africa
Malawian citizens do not need a visa for South Africa: stays of up to 30 days are visa-free.
Other missions nearby
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Embassy of Germany in LilongweConvention Drive, Lilongwe
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High Commission of the United Kingdom in LilongweOff Convention Drive, Lilongwe
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High Commission of Mozambique in LilongweÁrea 40/14 A Lilongwe 3
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Embassy of the United States in LilongweKenyatta Road 16, Lilongwe
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Embassy of Iceland in Lilongwe13/13 Samala House, Lilongwe
South Africa’s other missions in Malawi
The South African high commission in Lilongwe is the only mission of South Africa in Malawi on record. Malawi in turn has an embassy in Pretoria.
Good to know
About the South African high commission in Lilongwe
It appears in official lists as High Commission of South Africa in Lilongwe. The head of mission on record is Y L Myakayaka-Manzini. Commonwealth members call their embassies in one another high commissions; this one does the work of an embassy for South Africa.
Address and contact
Address: Convention Drive 19, Lilongwe. The record for the South African high commission in Lilongwe includes a phone number, an e-mail address and a fax number.
South African citizens travelling to Malawi
South African citizens do not need a visa for Malawi: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
When the South African high commission in Lilongwe is closed
Expect the South African high commission in Lilongwe to be shut on Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026 and St. Stephen's Day (Boxing Day) on Monday 28 December 2026, and often on Day of Reconciliation on Wednesday 16 December 2026, a holiday in South Africa.
Before visiting the South African high commission in Lilongwe
Call the South African high commission in Lilongwe before you go to confirm the hours and whether an appointment is needed.
Near the South African high commission in Lilongwe
Within 1 km of the South African high commission in Lilongwe there are 8 other foreign missions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the South African High Commission in Lilongwe?
The South African high commission in Lilongwe is at Convention Drive 19, Lilongwe.
When is the South African High Commission in Lilongwe closed?
The South African high commission in Lilongwe closes on Malawi’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, and usually on the national day of South Africa.
Do Malawian citizens need a visa for South Africa?
Malawian citizens do not need a visa for South Africa: stays of up to 30 days are visa-free.
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