- Address
- Leyds Street 625, 0002 Muckleneuk
- Phone
- +27-12-440-3201
Belgium
South Africa
Belgian Embassy & Consulates in South Africa
- 1 embassy
- 1 consulate
Belgium is represented in South Africa by 2 missions: an embassy in Pretoria and a consulate in Cape Town. Belgium requires South African citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Map: Belgium’s 2 missions in South Africa
Map: Belgium’s 2 missions in South Africa
Belgian Embassy in Pretoria
The Belgian embassy is in Pretoria, the capital of South Africa, at Leyds Street 625, 0002 Muckleneuk. Its phone number and website are on its page.
Belgian consulates in South Africa
- Consulate of Belgium in Cape Town
Long Street 1, 8001 Cape Town
Belgium also has a consulate in Cape Town; a consulate does consular work for a region: passports, certificates and help for nationals in difficulty.
Belgium visa for South African citizens
South AfricaBelgium Visa required Belgium visa for citizens of South Africa
BelgiumSouth Africa Visa-free, 90 days South Africa visa for citizens of Belgium
Belgium visa requirements for citizens of South Africa
- Schengen visa (type C) for Belgium
- Long-stay visa (type D) – study, work, family
- Schengen short-stay visa (type C) – business
- Schengen short-stay visa (type C) – visiting family or friends
- Fee: €90
- 10 required documents
checked 22 October 2026
South African citizens need a visa for Belgium, obtained before travel. From South Africa, the application is made at the Belgian embassy in Pretoria or the consulate in Cape Town or through a visa centre appointed by Belgium.
South Africa’s missions in Belgium
Missions of South Africa in Belgium (2)
In return, South Africa has 2 missions in Belgium, including its embassy in Brussels.
Good to know
Belgium in South Africa
Worldwide, Belgium has 201 missions in 107 countries; 2 of them are in South Africa.
Travel to South Africa for Belgian citizens
Belgian citizens can visit South Africa without a visa for up to 90 days. In South Africa, Belgian citizens can turn to the Belgian embassy for passports and emergency help.
When Belgian missions in South Africa are closed
Belgian 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 Belgium, such as Armistice Day (Wapenstilstand) on Wednesday 11 November 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the Belgian embassy in South Africa?
The Belgian embassy is in Pretoria, at Leyds Street 625, 0002 Muckleneuk.
Does Belgium have consulates in South Africa?
Yes, Belgium has a consulate in Cape Town.
Do South African citizens need a visa for Belgium?
South African citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Belgium.
Do Belgian citizens need a visa for South Africa?
South Africa admits Belgian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Does South Africa have an embassy in Belgium?
Yes, South Africa has its embassy in Brussels, along with 1 other mission in Belgium.