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South African Embassy & Consulates in Saudi Arabia

  • 1 embassy
  • 1 consulate general

In Saudi Arabia, South Africa has an embassy in Riyadh and a consulate general in Jeddah. Saudi citizens do not need a visa for South Africa: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.

South African Embassy in Riyadh

At Mohamed Al Abaderi 7184, Riyadh, the South African embassy represents South Africa towards Saudi Arabia. The head of mission on record is M D Magabe. Its phone number and website are on its page.

South African consulates in Saudi Arabia

South Africa also has a consulate general in Jeddah; consulates handle passports, civil registration and, for many countries, visa applications for their district.

South Africa visa for Saudi citizens

Saudi ArabiaSouth Africa Visa-free, 90 days South Africa visa for citizens of Saudi Arabia

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South Africa admits Saudi citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.

Saudi Arabia’s missions in South Africa

Missions of Saudi Arabia in South Africa (1)

In return, Saudi Arabia has an embassy in South Africa, in Pretoria.

Good to know

South Africa in Saudi Arabia

Worldwide, South Africa has 202 missions in 129 countries; 2 of them are in Saudi Arabia.

Travel to Saudi Arabia for South African citizens

Saudi Arabia issues South African citizens a visa on arrival for stays of up to 90 days, so nothing has to be arranged in advance. In Saudi Arabia, South African citizens can turn to the South African embassy for passports and emergency help.

Frequently asked questions

Where is the South African embassy in Saudi Arabia?

The South African embassy is in Riyadh, at Mohamed Al Abaderi 7184, Riyadh.

Does South Africa have consulates in Saudi Arabia?

Yes, South Africa has a consulate general in Jeddah.

Do Saudi citizens need a visa for South Africa?

South Africa admits Saudi citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.

Do South African citizens need a visa for Saudi Arabia?

South African citizens receive their visa for Saudi Arabia at the border; it covers up to 90 days.

Does Saudi Arabia have an embassy in South Africa?

Yes, Saudi Arabia has its embassy in Pretoria.