- Address
- Veale Street 225, 0181 Pretoria
- Phone
- +27 12 452 06 60
- Website
- eda.admin.ch
- Head of mission
- Mirko Manzoni
Switzerland
South Africa
Swiss Embassy & Consulates in South Africa
- 1 embassy
- 1 honorary consulate
Switzerland is represented in South Africa by 2 missions: an embassy in Pretoria and an honorary consulate in Durban. South African citizens need a visa for Switzerland, obtained before travel.
Swiss Embassy in Pretoria
Switzerland has its embassy in Pretoria, the capital; the address on record is Veale Street 225, 0181 Pretoria. The head of mission on record is Mirko Manzoni. Its phone number and website are on its page.
Swiss honorary consulates in South Africa
- Honorary Consulate of Switzerland in Durban
10 Sevenfold, 10 Derby Place, Derby Downs Office Park, Westville, Durban
Switzerland has an honorary consulate in Durban; honorary consulates handle emergencies and simple certifications rather than visas or passports.
Switzerland visa for South African citizens
South AfricaSwitzerland Visa required Switzerland visa for citizens of South Africa
SwitzerlandSouth Africa Visa-free, 90 days South Africa visa for citizens of Switzerland
Switzerland visa requirements for citizens of South Africa
- Schengen visa (type C) for Switzerland
- National visa (type D) for stays over 90 days
- 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 Switzerland, obtained before travel. Applicants in South Africa turn to the Swiss embassy in Pretoria; many countries also use an outsourced visa centre.
South Africa’s missions in Switzerland
Missions of South Africa in Switzerland (1)
In return, South Africa has an embassy in Switzerland, in Bern.
Good to know
Switzerland in South Africa
Worldwide, Switzerland has 317 missions in 136 countries; 2 of them are in South Africa.
Travel to South Africa for Swiss citizens
South Africa admits Swiss citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days. In South Africa, Swiss citizens can turn to the Swiss embassy for passports and emergency help.
When Swiss missions in South Africa are closed
Swiss 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 Switzerland, such as Christmas Day (Weihnachten) on Friday 25 December 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the Swiss embassy in South Africa?
The Swiss embassy is in Pretoria, at Veale Street 225, 0181 Pretoria.
Does Switzerland have consulates in South Africa?
No career consulate is on record, but Switzerland has an honorary consulate in Durban.
Do South African citizens need a visa for Switzerland?
South African citizens need a visa for Switzerland, obtained before travel.
Do Swiss citizens need a visa for South Africa?
South Africa admits Swiss citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Does South Africa have an embassy in Switzerland?
Yes, South Africa has its embassy in Bern.