The Embassy of the Republic of South Africa is closed on Monday, 17 June 2013

Please note that Embassy of the Republic of South Africa including the Consular Section will be closed on Monday, 17 June 2013. Normal office hours will commence on Tuesday, 18 June 2013.

New processing times / Neue Bearbeitungszeiten

Visa (visit less than 90 days): 5 working days / Visum (Aufenthalt weniger als 90 Tage): 5 Arbeitstage

Temporary residence permit: 8 weeks / Befristete Aufenthaltsgenehmigung: 8 Wochen

Permanent residence permit: 8 months / Daueraufenthaltsgenehmigung: 8 Monate

Cash deposit increased to €900

Please note that as of 1 April 2013, the cash deposit payable as a repatriation guarantee has increased to €900. The cash deposit shall be refunded to the applicant after his or her final departure or after a permanent residence permit has been issued to the applicant.

NOTICE TO SOUTH AFRICAN CITIZENS APPLYING FOR SOUTH AFRICAN PASSPORTS AND IDENTITY DOCUMENTS

Persons applying for South African passports and identity documents must submit their complete applications in person during the consular opening hours (Mon-Fri; 09:00-12:00) at the Embassy in Berlin or Consulate-General in Munich, where fingerprints are taken free of charge, copies of original documents certified and payment of the application fee can be made in cash – no appointment is necessary for this purpose.