Embassy of South Africa in Mexico City
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- Calle Andrés Bello 10, Mexico City
- Phone
- +52 55 1100 4970
- Website
- embajadasudafrica.mx
- Head of mission
- B R Sisulu
South Africa
Mexico
South African Embassy & Consulates in Mexico
- 1 embassy
- 2 honorary consulates
In Mexico, South Africa has an embassy in Mexico City and 2 honorary consulates in Cancún and Guadalajara. Mexican citizens need an e-Visa for South Africa, applied for online before travel.
South African Embassy in Mexico City
The South African embassy is in Mexico City, the capital of Mexico, at Calle Andrés Bello 10, Mexico City. The head of mission on record is B R Sisulu. Its phone number and website are on its page.
South African honorary consulates in Mexico
- Honorary Consulate of South Africa in Cancún
Granada No. 30, Pacífíco, Supermanzana 2 A, 77500, Cancun, Quintana Roo, Cancún
- Honorary Consulate of South Africa in Guadalajara
Mexicalzingo 1665, P. A., Colonia Moderna, 44190, Guadalajara, Jalisco
South Africa has 2 honorary consulates in Mexico, in Cancún and Guadalajara; an honorary consul offers first help and passes documents on, but visas and passports are issued elsewhere.
South Africa visa for Mexican citizens
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South Africa visa requirements for citizens of Mexico
- 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
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Mexican citizens need an e-Visa for South Africa, applied for online before travel. The application is made online on the official portal of South Africa, not at the South African embassy.
Mexico’s missions in South Africa
Missions of Mexico in South Africa (1)
In return, Mexico has an embassy in South Africa, in Pretoria.
Good to know
South Africa in Mexico
Worldwide, South Africa has 202 missions in 129 countries; 3 of them are in Mexico.
Travel to Mexico for South African citizens
South African citizens need a visa for Mexico, obtained before travel. In Mexico, South African citizens can turn to the South African embassy for passports and emergency help.
When South African missions in Mexico are closed
South African missions in Mexico close on Mexico’s public holidays, the next being Revolution Day (Día de la Revolución) on Monday 16 November 2026, Christmas Day (Navidad) on Friday 25 December 2026 and New Year's Day (Año Nuevo) on Friday 1 January 2027, and usually on some holidays of South Africa, such as Day of Reconciliation on Wednesday 16 December 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the South African embassy in Mexico?
The South African embassy is in Mexico City, at Calle Andrés Bello 10, Mexico City.
Does South Africa have consulates in Mexico?
No career consulate is on record, but South Africa has 2 honorary consulates in Cancún and Guadalajara.
Do Mexican citizens need a visa for South Africa?
South Africa requires a visa from Mexican citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Do South African citizens need a visa for Mexico?
Mexico requires South African citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Does Mexico have an embassy in South Africa?
Yes, Mexico has its embassy in Pretoria.