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Danish Embassy in South Africa

1 embassy

In South Africa, Denmark has an embassy in Pretoria. South African citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Denmark.

Danish Embassy in Pretoria

Embassy of Denmark in Pretoria

Embassy · Pretoria

Address: Park Street 1166, Pretoria
Website: sydafrika.um.dk

At Park Street 1166, Pretoria, the Danish embassy represents Denmark towards South Africa. Its website is linked on its page.

Denmark visa for South African citizens

South AfricaDenmark Visa required Denmark visa for citizens of South Africa

DenmarkSouth Africa Visa-free, 90 days South Africa visa for citizens of Denmark

Denmark requires South African citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. From South Africa, the application is made at the Danish embassy in Pretoria or through a visa centre appointed by Denmark.

South Africa’s missions in Denmark

Missions of South Africa in Denmark (1)

In return, South Africa has an embassy in Denmark, in Copenhagen.

Good to know

Denmark in South Africa

Worldwide, Denmark has 166 missions in 87 countries; one of them is in South Africa.

Travel to South Africa for Danish citizens

Danish citizens do not need a visa for South Africa: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free. In South Africa, Danish citizens can turn to the Danish embassy for passports and emergency help.

When the Danish embassy in South Africa is closed

The Danish embassy in South Africa closes 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 Denmark, such as Christmas Day (Juledag / 1. juledag) on Friday 25 December 2026.