Embassy of Austria in Pretoria
Today · Closed- Address
- Fehrsen Street 454A, 0181 Pretoria
- Phone
- +27 12 452 9155
- Website
- bmeia.gv.at
Austria
South Africa
Austrian Embassy & Consulates in South Africa
- 1 embassy
- 1 consulate
In South Africa, Austria has an embassy in Pretoria and a consulate in Cape Town. South African citizens need a visa for Austria, obtained before travel.
Map: Austria’s 2 missions in South Africa
Map: Austria’s 2 missions in South Africa
Austrian Embassy in Pretoria
The Austrian embassy is in Pretoria, the capital of South Africa, at Fehrsen Street 454A, 0181 Pretoria. Its phone number and website are on its page.
Austrian consulates in South Africa
- Consulate of Austria in Cape Town
Lower Scott Road 1A, Cape Town
Austria also has a consulate in Cape Town; career consulates of this kind usually renew passports and take visa applications for their region.
Austria visa for South African citizens
South AfricaAustria Visa required Austria visa for citizens of South Africa
AustriaSouth Africa Visa-free, 90 days South Africa visa for citizens of Austria
Austria visa requirements for citizens of South Africa
- Schengen visa (type C) – individual tourism
- Schengen visa (type C) – visiting friends or family
- Visa D and residence permits
- Schengen short-stay visa (type C) – business
- Fee: €90
- 18 required documents
checked 22 October 2026
South African citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Austria. In South Africa, applications go to the Austrian embassy in Pretoria or the consulate in Cape Town, or to a visa centre working for Austria.
South Africa’s missions in Austria
Missions of South Africa in Austria (6)
In return, South Africa has 6 missions in Austria, including its embassy in Vienna.
Good to know
Austria in South Africa
Worldwide, Austria has 206 missions in 97 countries; 2 of them are in South Africa.
Travel to South Africa for Austrian citizens
Austrian citizens do not need a visa for South Africa: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free. In South Africa, Austrian citizens can turn to the Austrian embassy for passports and emergency help.
When Austrian missions in South Africa are closed
Austrian missions in South Africa close on South Africa’s public holidays, the next being Day of Reconciliation on Wednesday 16 December 2026, Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026 and Day of Goodwill (St. Stephen's Day) on Saturday 26 December 2026, and usually on some holidays of Austria, such as Immaculate Conception (Mariä Empfängnis) on Tuesday 8 December 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the Austrian embassy in South Africa?
The Austrian embassy is in Pretoria, at Fehrsen Street 454A, 0181 Pretoria.
Does Austria have consulates in South Africa?
Yes, Austria has a consulate in Cape Town.
Do South African citizens need a visa for Austria?
South African citizens need a visa for Austria, obtained before travel.
Do Austrian citizens need a visa for South Africa?
Austrian citizens can visit South Africa without a visa for up to 90 days.
Does South Africa have an embassy in Austria?
Yes, South Africa has its embassy in Vienna, along with 5 other missions in Austria.