South African High Commission in Wellington
High Commission 
South Africa Wellington, New Zealand
- Address
- Midland Chambers, Level 11/13, 45 Johnston Street, 6011, Wellington
- Phone
- +64 4 815 8484
- Website
- sahighcommission.co.nz
- Fax
- +64 4 472 5010
Head of mission: Col Johnny Sexwale
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · New Zealand Foreign Affairs (MFAT) embassy list · Foreign ministry of South Africa: list of missions abroad · Record last updated on 26 May 2026
At Midland Chambers, Level 11/13, 45 Johnston Street, 6011, Wellington, the South African high commission in Wellington represents South Africa towards New Zealand. Its opening hours on record: Monday to Friday, 08:30–17:00 with a midday break. Within 1 km there are 36 other foreign missions.
Opening hours of the South African high commission in Wellington
| Monday | 08:30–09:0009:00–13:0013:00–17:00 break 09:00–09:00break 13:00–13:00 Office Hours, Consular Section Closed |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 08:30–09:0009:00–13:0013:00–17:00 break 09:00–09:00break 13:00–13:00 Office Hours, Consular Section Closed |
| Wednesday | 08:30–09:0009:00–13:0013:00–17:00 break 09:00–09:00break 13:00–13:00 Office Hours, Consular Section Closed |
| Thursday | 08:30–17:00 Office Hours, Consular Section Closed |
| Friday | 08:30–09:0009:00–13:0013:00–17:00 break 09:00–09:00break 13:00–13:00 Office Hours, Consular Section Closed |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in New Zealand
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Christmas Day
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Boxing Day
Public holidays in South Africa
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Day of Reconciliation
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Christmas Day
The South African high commission in Wellington is listed as open Monday to Friday, 08:30–17:00 with a midday break.
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
No visa is needed by New Zealand citizens for South Africa, for stays of up to 90 days.
Other missions nearby
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Embassy of Israel in WellingtonBrandon Street 36, Wellington
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Embassy of Poland in WellingtonFeatherston Street 142-144, 6011 Wellington Central, Wellington
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Embassy of Saudi Arabia in WellingtonLevel 20, 125 The Terrace, 6011, Wellington
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High Commission of Canada in WellingtonThe Terrace 125, 6011 Wellington
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Embassy of the United Arab Emirates in WellingtonFeatherston Street 119;121;123, 6011 Wellington
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High Commission of Tuvalu in WellingtonThe Terrace 90, Wellington
South Africa’s other missions in New Zealand
The South African high commission in Wellington is the only mission of South Africa in New Zealand on record. New Zealand in turn has an embassy in Pretoria.
Good to know
About the South African high commission in Wellington
It appears in official lists as High Commission of South Africa in Wellington. It is headed by Col Johnny Sexwale, according to the records. 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: Midland Chambers, Level 11/13, 45 Johnston Street, 6011, Wellington. The record for the South African high commission in Wellington includes a phone number, an e-mail address, a fax number and an official website.
South African citizens travelling to New Zealand
New Zealand requires South African citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
When the South African high commission in Wellington is closed
Expect the South African high commission in Wellington to be shut on Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026 and 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 Wellington
Current procedures for the South African high commission in Wellington, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the South African high commission in Wellington
The South African high commission in Wellington has 36 other foreign missions within 1 km, in a diplomatic quarter.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the South African High Commission in Wellington?
The South African high commission in Wellington is at Midland Chambers, Level 11/13, 45 Johnston Street, 6011, Wellington.
What are the opening hours of the South African High Commission in Wellington?
The South African high commission in Wellington is listed as open Monday to Friday, 08:30–17:00 with a midday break.
Is the South African High Commission in Wellington open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the South African high commission in Wellington do not include Saturday.
When is the South African High Commission in Wellington closed?
The South African high commission in Wellington closes on New Zealand’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, and usually on the national day of South Africa.
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.
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