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South African Embassy in New Zealand

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In New Zealand, South Africa has an embassy in Wellington. South Africa admits New Zealand citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.

South African Embassy in Wellington

High Commission of South Africa in Wellington

High Commission · Wellington

Today 08:30–09:00, 09:00–13:00, 13:00–17:00
Address
Midland Chambers, Level 11/13, 45 Johnston Street, 6011, Wellington
Head of mission
Col Johnny Sexwale

The South African embassy is in Wellington, the capital of New Zealand, at Midland Chambers, Level 11/13, 45 Johnston Street, 6011, Wellington. The head of mission on record is Col Johnny Sexwale. Its phone number and website are on its page.

South Africa visa for New Zealand citizens

New ZealandSouth Africa Visa-free, 90 days South Africa visa for citizens of New Zealand

South AfricaNew Zealand Visa required New Zealand visa for citizens of South Africa

New Zealand citizens can visit South Africa without a visa for up to 90 days.

New Zealand’s missions in South Africa

Missions of New Zealand in South Africa (1)

In return, New Zealand has an embassy in South Africa, in Pretoria.

Good to know

South Africa in New Zealand

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

Travel to New Zealand for South African citizens

South African citizens need a visa for New Zealand, obtained before travel. In New Zealand, South African citizens can turn to the South African embassy for passports and emergency help.

When the South African embassy in New Zealand is closed

The South African embassy in New Zealand closes on New Zealand’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, Boxing Day on Monday 28 December 2026 and New Year's Day 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 New Zealand?

The South African embassy is in Wellington, at Midland Chambers, Level 11/13, 45 Johnston Street, 6011, Wellington.

Do New Zealand citizens need a visa for South Africa?

No visa is needed by New Zealand citizens for South Africa, for stays of up to 90 days.

Do South African citizens need a visa for New Zealand?

South African citizens need a visa for New Zealand, obtained before travel.

Does New Zealand have an embassy in South Africa?

Yes, New Zealand has its embassy in Pretoria.