- Address
- Trafalgar Square, London
- Phone
- +44 20 7451 7299
- Website
- southafricahouse.com
- Head of mission
- Jeremiah Nyamane Mamabolo
South Africa
United Kingdom
South African Embassy & Consulates in the United Kingdom
- 1 embassy
- 9 honorary consulates
South Africa is represented in the United Kingdom by 10 missions: an embassy in London and 9 honorary consulates. British citizens do not need a visa for South Africa: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
South African Embassy in London
South Africa has its embassy in London, the capital; the address on record is Trafalgar Square, London. The head of mission on record is Jeremiah Nyamane Mamabolo. Its phone number and website are on its page.
South African honorary consulates in the United Kingdom
- Honorary Consulate of South Africa in Worthing
Church Farm House, Rectory Lane, Angmering, BN16 4JU, James.braithwaite.net, Worthing
- Honorary Consulate of South Africa in Trowbridge
118 Pall Mall, London, SW1Y 5EA, Trowbridge
- Honorary Consulate of South Africa in Preston
Newsham Lodge barn, Lodge Lane, Woodplumton, Preston, Lancashire, PR4 0BB
- Honorary Consulate of South Africa in Nottingham
8 Experian Way, Nottingham, East Midlands, NG2 1EP
- Honorary Consulate of South Africa in Leeds
Shamrock Cottage, Foxcovert Lane, Lower Peover, Knutsford, Cheshire, WA16 9QP, Leeds
- Honorary Consulate of South Africa in Glasgow
10 Midlothian Drive, Waverley Park, Glasgow, G41 3RA
- Honorary Consulate of South Africa in Cardiff
Office Professor Henson, Tyndall Street, 5th Floor, Cardiff, Mid Glamorgan, CF10 4BZ
- Honorary Consulate of South Africa in Cambridge
c/o Haviland Limited, Future Business Centre, The Guildhall, Market Square, Cambridge, CB2 3QJ
- Honorary Consulate of South Africa in Birmingham
Unit 2, Orpington Business Park, Faraday Way, Orpington, BR5 3AA, Amanda.truest.com, Birmingham
South Africa has 9 honorary consulates in the United Kingdom, in Worthing, Trowbridge, Preston, Nottingham, Leeds, Glasgow, Cardiff, Cambridge and Birmingham; like most honorary consulates, it does not normally issue visas or passports.
South Africa visa for British citizens
United KingdomSouth Africa Visa-free, 90 days South Africa visa for citizens of the United Kingdom
South AfricaUnited Kingdom Visa required United Kingdom visa for citizens of South Africa
British citizens can visit South Africa without a visa for up to 90 days.
The United Kingdom’s missions in South Africa
Missions of the United Kingdom in South Africa (3)
In return, the United Kingdom has 3 missions in South Africa, including its embassy in Pretoria.
Good to know
South Africa in the United Kingdom
Worldwide, South Africa has 202 missions in 129 countries; 10 of them are in the United Kingdom.
Travel to the United Kingdom for South African citizens
South African citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom, obtained before travel. In the United Kingdom, South African citizens can turn to the South African embassy for passports and emergency help.
When South African missions in the United Kingdom are closed
South African missions in the United Kingdom close on the United Kingdom’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, St. Stephen's Day (Boxing Day) on Monday 28 December 2026 and Good Friday on Friday 26 March 2027, and usually on some holidays of South Africa, such as Day of Reconciliation on Wednesday 16 December 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the South African embassy in the United Kingdom?
The South African embassy is in London, at Trafalgar Square, London.
Does South Africa have consulates in the United Kingdom?
No career consulate is on record, but South Africa has 9 honorary consulates in Worthing, Trowbridge, Preston, Nottingham, Leeds, Glasgow and 3 more.
Do British citizens need a visa for South Africa?
British citizens do not need a visa for South Africa: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
Do South African citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom?
South African citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom, obtained before travel.
Does the United Kingdom have an embassy in South Africa?
Yes, the United Kingdom has its embassy in Pretoria, along with 2 other missions in South Africa.