- Address
- Wassenaarseweg 40, 2596CJ 's-Gravenhage
- Phone
- +31 61 561 0130
- Website
- zuidafrika.nl
- Head of mission
- V P Madonsela
South Africa
Netherlands
South African Embassy in the Netherlands
1 embassy
South Africa is represented in the Netherlands by 1 mission: an embassy in The Hague. Dutch citizens can visit South Africa without a visa for up to 90 days.
South African Embassy in The Hague
The South African embassy is in The Hague, at Wassenaarseweg 40, 2596CJ 's-Gravenhage. The head of mission on record is V P Madonsela. Its phone number and website are on its page.
South Africa visa for Dutch citizens
NetherlandsSouth Africa Visa-free, 90 days South Africa visa for citizens of the Netherlands
South AfricaNetherlands Visa required Netherlands visa for citizens of South Africa
No visa is needed by Dutch citizens for South Africa, for stays of up to 90 days.
The Netherlands’ missions in South Africa
Missions of the Netherlands in South Africa (2)
In return, the Netherlands has 2 missions in South Africa, including its embassy in Pretoria.
Good to know
South Africa in the Netherlands
Worldwide, South Africa has 202 missions in 129 countries; one of them is in the Netherlands.
Travel to the Netherlands for South African citizens
South African citizens need a visa for the Netherlands, obtained before travel. In the Netherlands, South African citizens can turn to the South African embassy for passports and emergency help.
When the South African embassy in the Netherlands is closed
The South African embassy in the Netherlands closes on the Netherlands’ public holidays, the next being Christmas Day (Eerste Kerstdag) on Friday 25 December 2026, St. Stephen's Day (Tweede Kerstdag) on Saturday 26 December 2026 and New Year's Day (Nieuwjaarsdag) 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 the Netherlands?
The South African embassy is in The Hague, at Wassenaarseweg 40, 2596CJ 's-Gravenhage.
Do Dutch citizens need a visa for South Africa?
Dutch citizens do not need a visa for South Africa: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
Do South African citizens need a visa for the Netherlands?
South African citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the Netherlands.
Does the Netherlands have an embassy in South Africa?
Yes, the Netherlands has its embassy in Pretoria, along with 1 other mission in South Africa.