South African Embassy in Caracas
Embassy 
South Africa Caracas, Venezuela
- Address
- Avenida Sorocaima, Caracas
- Phone
- +58 212 952 0026
- Website
- dirco.gov.za
No opening hours on record. Most missions receive visitors by appointment only.
Head of mission: L M Maseko
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Foreign ministry of South Africa: list of missions abroad · Record last updated on 7 September 2026
South Africa’s embassy to Venezuela is in Caracas, the capital of Venezuela, at Avenida Sorocaima, Caracas. South Africa admits Venezuelan citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Opening hours
No opening hours on record. Most missions receive visitors by appointment only.
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Venezuela
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Christmas Eve
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Christmas Day
Public holidays in South Africa
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Day of Reconciliation
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Christmas Day
South Africa visa for Venezuelan citizens
VenezuelaSouth Africa Visa-free, 90 days South Africa visa for citizens of Venezuela
South AfricaVenezuela Visa-free, 90 days Venezuela visa for citizens of South Africa
South Africa admits Venezuelan citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Other missions nearby
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Embassy of Italy in CaracasAvenida Sorocaima 1, 1060 Caracas
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Consulate General of Chile in CaracasAvenida Venezuela del Rosal, edificio Venezuela, piso 3 oficinas 31, 35 y 36. Urbanización El Rosal, municipio Chacao - Caracas. Punto de referencia al lado de la torre EXA
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Embassy of South Korea in CaracasAv. Francisco de Miranda, Centro Lido, Torre B, Piso 9, Ofic. 91-92-B, El Rosal, Caracas, Venezuela
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Embassy of Colombia in Caracas2ª Avenida de Campo Alegre 1, 1060 Caracas
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Embassy of Denmark in CaracasAvenida Francisco de Miranda, 1060 Caracas
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Consulate General of Portugal in Caracas2.° Avenida 1, 1060 Caracas
South Africa’s other missions in Venezuela
The South African embassy in Caracas is the only mission of South Africa in Venezuela on record. Venezuela has no mission in South Africa on record.
Good to know
About the South African embassy in Caracas
It appears in official lists as Embassy of South Africa in Caracas. The head of mission on record is L M Maseko.
Address and contact
Address: Avenida Sorocaima, Caracas. The record for the South African embassy in Caracas includes a phone number, an e-mail address and an official website.
South African citizens travelling to Venezuela
No visa is needed by South African citizens for Venezuela, for stays of up to 90 days.
When the South African embassy in Caracas is closed
Expect the South African embassy in Caracas to be shut on Christmas Eve (Nochebuena) on Thursday 24 December 2026 and Christmas Day (Navidad) on Friday 25 December 2026, and often on Day of Reconciliation on Wednesday 16 December 2026, a holiday in South Africa.
Before visiting the South African embassy in Caracas
Current procedures for the South African embassy in Caracas, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the South African embassy in Caracas
Within 1 km of the South African embassy in Caracas there are 11 other foreign missions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the South African Embassy in Caracas?
The South African embassy in Caracas is at Avenida Sorocaima, Caracas.
When is the South African Embassy in Caracas closed?
The South African embassy in Caracas closes on Venezuela’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Eve (Nochebuena) on Thursday 24 December 2026, and usually on the national day of South Africa.
Do Venezuelan citizens need a visa for South Africa?
South Africa admits Venezuelan citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
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