Consulates in Port Elizabeth

  • 2 missions
  • 2 countries
  • most embassies are in Pretoria

Missions of 2 countries are based in Port Elizabeth, 2 in all, all of them honorary consulates. The embassies to South Africa are in Pretoria, about 947 km away.

Public holidays in Port Elizabeth

Public holidays in South Africa

  • Day of Reconciliation

    Wednesday

  • Christmas Day

    Friday

  • Day of Goodwill

    Saturday

The missions in Port Elizabeth 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.

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Foreign missions in Port Elizabeth

Port Elizabeth hosts missions of Germany and Italy.

Types of mission in Port Elizabeth

Of these, the 2 honorary consulates in Port Elizabeth offer limited help: honorary consuls work part-time and normally cannot issue visas or full passports.

Other cities in South Africa

Besides Port Elizabeth, towns in South Africa with foreign missions are Pretoria (132), Cape Town (22), Johannesburg (12), Durban (10) and East London (1).

Frequently asked questions

How many embassies and consulates are in Port Elizabeth?

There are 2 foreign missions on record in Port Elizabeth.

Which countries have a consulate or embassy in Port Elizabeth?

Missions from 2 countries are based in Port Elizabeth, among them Germany and Italy.

Is there an embassy in Port Elizabeth?

No. The embassies to South Africa are in Pretoria, about 947 km away; Port Elizabeth has honorary consulates.

When are the missions in Port Elizabeth closed?

The missions in Port Elizabeth close on South Africa’s public holidays, the next being Day of Reconciliation on Wednesday 16 December 2026, and on each mission’s own national day.