Norwegian Embassy in Pretoria
Embassy 
Norway Pretoria, South Africa
- Address
- Lynnwood Road 165, Pretoria
- Phone
- +27 12 364 3700
- Website
- norway.no
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Record last updated on 16 October 2023
The Norwegian embassy in Pretoria stands at Lynnwood Road 165, Pretoria, in Pretoria, the capital of South Africa. South African citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Norway.
Opening hours
No opening hours on record. Most missions receive visitors by appointment only.
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in South Africa
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Day of Reconciliation
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Christmas Day
Public holidays in Norway
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Christmas Day
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St. Stephen's Day
Norway visa for South African citizens
South AfricaNorway Visa required Norway visa for citizens of South Africa
NorwaySouth Africa Visa-free, 90 days South Africa visa for citizens of Norway
South African citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Norway. Applications may be taken here or by a visa centre working for Norway.
Visa statistics
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 4,093 | 3,662 | 431 | 10.5% | 35.2% |
| 2024 | 4,679 | 4,287 | 392 | 8.4% | 40.8% |
| 2025 | 3,829 | 3,610 | 219 | 5.7% | 63.2% |
In 2025, Norway’s embassy in Pretoria received 3,829 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 3,610. 219 applications were refused, a refusal rate of 5.7%. In 2024 it had been 8.4%: the rate fell by 2.7 points. Applications fell by 18% compared with 2024 (4,679).
Over 2023–2025 the rate ranged from 5.7% (2025) to 10.5% (2023).
Across all Schengen consulates in South Africa, 5.3% of applications were refused in 2025; Norway’s rate worldwide was 15.7%. Norway received the 12th largest number of applications of the 21 Schengen states represented here.
Multiple-entry visas made up 63.2% of those issued. 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 Croatia in PretoriaLynnwood Road 165, Pretoria
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Embassy of Colombia in Pretoria177 Dyer Road, Hillcrest Office Park, Woodpecker Place, Pretoria
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Embassy of Saudi Arabia in Pretoria711 Duncan St, Hatfild 0028, Pretoria
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Embassy of Iraq in PretoriaJan Shoba Street 803, Pretoria
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Embassy of Mauritania in PretoriaAnderson Street 146, Pretoria
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Embassy of Vietnam in PretoriaBrooks Street 87, Pretoria
Norway’s other missions in South Africa
The Norwegian embassy in Pretoria is the only mission of Norway in South Africa on record. South Africa in turn has an embassy in Oslo.
Good to know
About the Norwegian embassy in Pretoria
It appears in official lists as Embassy of Norway in Pretoria.
Address and contact
Address: Lynnwood Road 165, Pretoria. The record for the Norwegian embassy in Pretoria includes a phone number and an official website.
Norwegian citizens travelling to South Africa
Norwegian citizens do not need a visa for South Africa: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
When the Norwegian embassy in Pretoria is closed
Expect the Norwegian 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 Christmas Day (Første juledag) on Friday 25 December 2026, a holiday in Norway.
Before visiting the Norwegian embassy in Pretoria
Current procedures for the Norwegian embassy in Pretoria, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the Norwegian embassy in Pretoria
The Norwegian embassy in Pretoria has 14 other foreign missions within 1 km, in a diplomatic quarter.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the Norwegian Embassy in Pretoria?
The Norwegian embassy in Pretoria is at Lynnwood Road 165, Pretoria.
When is the Norwegian Embassy in Pretoria closed?
The Norwegian 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 Norway.
Do South African citizens need a visa for Norway?
South African citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Norway.
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