- Address
- Alpine Way 323, Pretoria
- Phone
- +27 12 3482427
- Website
- mfa.gr
Greece
South Africa
Greek Embassy in South Africa
1 embassy
Greece is represented in South Africa by 1 mission: an embassy in Pretoria. South African citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Greece.
Greek Embassy in Pretoria
The Greek embassy is in Pretoria, the capital of South Africa, at Alpine Way 323, Pretoria. Its phone number and website are on its page.
Greece visa for South African citizens
South AfricaGreece Visa required Greece visa for citizens of South Africa
GreeceSouth Africa Visa-free, 90 days South Africa visa for citizens of Greece
Greece visa requirements for citizens of South Africa
- Schengen visa (type C) for Greece
- National visa (type D)
- Schengen short-stay visa (type C) – business
- Schengen short-stay visa (type C) – visiting family or friends
- Fee: €90
- 12 required documents
checked 22 October 2026
South African citizens need a visa for Greece, obtained before travel. From South Africa, the application is made at the Greek embassy in Pretoria or through a visa centre appointed by Greece.
South Africa’s missions in Greece
Missions of South Africa in Greece (1)
In return, South Africa has an embassy in Greece, in Athens.
Good to know
Greece in South Africa
Worldwide, Greece has 142 missions in 88 countries; one of them is in South Africa.
Travel to South Africa for Greek citizens
South Africa admits Greek citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days. In South Africa, Greek citizens can turn to the Greek embassy for passports and emergency help.
When the Greek embassy in South Africa is closed
The Greek 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 Greece, such as Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the Greek embassy in South Africa?
The Greek embassy is in Pretoria, at Alpine Way 323, Pretoria.
Do South African citizens need a visa for Greece?
South African citizens need a visa for Greece, obtained before travel.
Do Greek citizens need a visa for South Africa?
Greek citizens do not need a visa for South Africa: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
Does South Africa have an embassy in Greece?
Yes, South Africa has its embassy in Athens.