Austrian Embassy in Pretoria
Embassy 
Austria Pretoria, South Africa
- Address
- Fehrsen Street 454A, 0181 Pretoria
- Phone
- +27 12 452 9155
- Website
- bmeia.gv.at
- Fax
- +27 12 460 1151
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Record last updated on 26 September 2025
Austria’s embassy to South Africa is in Pretoria, the capital of South Africa, at Fehrsen Street 454A, 0181 Pretoria. South African citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Austria.
Opening hours of the Austrian embassy in Pretoria
| Monday | 09:00–12:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 09:00–12:00 |
| Wednesday | 09:00–12:00 |
| Thursday | 09:00–12:00 |
| Friday | 09:00–12:00 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in South Africa
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Day of Reconciliation
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Christmas Day
Public holidays in Austria
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Immaculate Conception
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Christmas Day
The Austrian embassy in Pretoria is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:00–12:00.
Austria visa for South African citizens
South AfricaAustria Visa required Austria visa for citizens of South Africa
AustriaSouth Africa Visa-free, 90 days South Africa visa for citizens of Austria
South African citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Austria. Applications may be taken here or by a visa centre working for Austria.
Visa statistics
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 5,114 | 4,932 | 176 | 3.4% | 89.5% |
| 2024 | 5,606 | 5,284 | 320 | 5.7% | 99.8% |
| 2025 | 5,699 | 5,293 | 201 | 3.7% | 99.9% |
In 2025, Austria’s embassy in Pretoria received 5,699 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 5,293. 201 applications were refused, a refusal rate of 3.7%. In 2024 it had been 5.7%: the rate fell by 2.1 points. The number of applications was almost unchanged (5,606 in 2024).
Over 2023–2025 the rate ranged from 3.4% (2023) to 5.7% (2024).
Across all Schengen consulates in South Africa, 5.3% of applications were refused in 2025; Austria’s rate worldwide was 11.9%. Austria received the 10th largest number of applications of the 21 Schengen states represented here.
Almost every visa issued here allows multiple entries. The statistics count applications, not people, and include every nationality that applies here, not only citizens of South Africa.
Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2023–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made
Other missions nearby
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Embassy of Romania in PretoriaJustice Mahomed Street 877, Pretoria
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Embassy of Mexico in PretoriaFehrsen Street 570, Pretoria
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Embassy of Switzerland in PretoriaVeale Street 225, 0181 Pretoria
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Embassy of Serbia in PretoriaMarais Street 163, Pretoria
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High Commission of Sri Lanka in PretoriaAlexander Street 410, Pretoria
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High Commission of the Gambia in PretoriaMiddel Street 261, Pretoria
Austria’s other missions in South Africa
- Consulate of Austria in Cape Town
Lower Scott Road 1A, Cape Town
Besides the Austrian embassy in Pretoria, Austria has 1 other mission in South Africa. Consulates: Cape Town. South Africa in turn has 6 missions in Austria, its embassy being in Vienna.
Good to know
About the Austrian embassy in Pretoria
It appears in official lists as Embassy of Austria in Pretoria.
Address and contact
Address: Fehrsen Street 454A, 0181 Pretoria. The record for the Austrian embassy in Pretoria includes a phone number, an e-mail address, a fax number and an official website.
Austrian citizens travelling to South Africa
No visa is needed by Austrian citizens for South Africa, for stays of up to 90 days.
When the Austrian embassy in Pretoria is closed
Expect the Austrian embassy in Pretoria to be shut on Day of Reconciliation on Wednesday 16 December 2026 and Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, and often on Immaculate Conception (Mariä Empfängnis) on Tuesday 8 December 2026, a holiday in Austria.
Before visiting the Austrian embassy in Pretoria
Current procedures for the Austrian embassy in Pretoria, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the Austrian embassy in Pretoria
The Austrian embassy in Pretoria has 18 other foreign missions within 1 km, in a diplomatic quarter.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the Austrian Embassy in Pretoria?
The Austrian embassy in Pretoria is at Fehrsen Street 454A, 0181 Pretoria.
What are the opening hours of the Austrian Embassy in Pretoria?
The Austrian embassy in Pretoria is listed as open Monday to Friday, 09:00–12:00.
Is the Austrian Embassy in Pretoria open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the Austrian embassy in Pretoria do not include Saturday.
When is the Austrian Embassy in Pretoria closed?
The Austrian embassy in Pretoria closes on South Africa’s public holidays, the next being Day of Reconciliation on Wednesday 16 December 2026, and usually on the national day of Austria.
Do South African citizens need a visa for Austria?
South African citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Austria.
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