- Address
- Florence Ribeiro Avenue 210, Pretoria
- Phone
- +27 124 25 45 00
- Website
- nederlandwereldwijd.nl
Netherlands
South Africa
Dutch Embassy & Consulates in South Africa
- 1 embassy
- 1 consulate general
In South Africa, the Netherlands has an embassy in Pretoria and a consulate general in Cape Town. The Netherlands requires South African citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Map: the Netherlands’ 2 missions in South Africa
Map: the Netherlands’ 2 missions in South Africa
Dutch Embassy in Pretoria
At Florence Ribeiro Avenue 210, Pretoria, the Dutch embassy represents the Netherlands towards South Africa. Its phone number and website are on its page.
Dutch consulates in South Africa
- Consulate General of the Netherlands in Cape Town
Strand Street 100, Cape Town
The Netherlands also has a consulate general in Cape Town; a consulate does consular work for a region: passports, certificates and help for nationals in difficulty.
Netherlands visa for South African citizens
South AfricaNetherlands Visa required Netherlands visa for citizens of South Africa
NetherlandsSouth Africa Visa-free, 90 days South Africa visa for citizens of the Netherlands
Netherlands visa requirements for citizens of South Africa
- Schengen visa (type C) – tourism
- Schengen visa (type C) – visiting family or friends
- Airport transit visa
- MVV (provisional residence permit) for stays over 90 days
- Fee: €90
- 18 required documents
checked 22 October 2026
The Netherlands requires South African citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. Applicants in South Africa turn to the Dutch embassy in Pretoria or the consulate in Cape Town; many countries also use an outsourced visa centre.
South Africa’s missions in the Netherlands
Missions of South Africa in the Netherlands (1)
In return, South Africa has an embassy in the Netherlands, in The Hague.
Good to know
The Netherlands in South Africa
Worldwide, the Netherlands has 216 missions in 129 countries; 2 of them are in South Africa.
Travel to South Africa for Dutch citizens
South Africa admits Dutch citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days. In South Africa, Dutch citizens can turn to the Dutch embassy for passports and emergency help.
When Dutch missions in South Africa are closed
Dutch 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 the Netherlands, such as Christmas Day (Eerste Kerstdag) on Friday 25 December 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the Dutch embassy in South Africa?
The Dutch embassy is in Pretoria, at Florence Ribeiro Avenue 210, Pretoria.
Does the Netherlands have consulates in South Africa?
Yes, the Netherlands has a consulate general in Cape Town.
Do South African citizens need a visa for the Netherlands?
The Netherlands requires South African citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Do Dutch citizens need a visa for South Africa?
Dutch citizens can visit South Africa without a visa for up to 90 days.
Does South Africa have an embassy in the Netherlands?
Yes, South Africa has its embassy in The Hague.