In support of the measures taken by the Government of the Federal Republic of Germany to contain the spread of COVID-19 and the protection of personnel, the Embassy of the Republic of South Africa will close as of 19 March 2020, until further notice with non- essential staff required to work from home. The Embassy of the Republic of South Africa will continue to provide essential and urgent consular services.

The Embassy will continue to observe the situation and provide further updates about any change in the status of operations.

Please note that due to the travel ban, no foreign nationals who depart from Germany will be allowed to enter the Republic of South Africa, therefore no visa applications will be processed. For urgent civic services matters please send email to Berlin.dha(at)dirco.gov.za

Please note that the Republic of South Africa is imposing a Travel Ban on all Non-South African travellers from High-Risk Countries including Germany, starting 18 March 2020. No visas will be issued to visitors from those countries and previously granted visas are hereby revoked. More information |+| here

PUBLIC HOLIDAYS FOR 2020

On the following 12 Public Holidays the Embassy of the Republic of South Africa will stay closed.

• Wed, 1 Jan 2020, New Year's Day    
• Fri, 10 Apr 2020, Good Friday
• Mon, 13 Apr 2020, Family Day
• Mon, 27 Apr 2020, Freedom Day
• Fri, 1 May 2020, International Workers' Day
• Fri, 8 May 2020, Day of Liberation
• Thurs, 21 May 2020, Ascension Day
• Mon, 1 June 2020, Pentecost Day
• Tue, 16 Jun 2020, Youth Day (in South Africa)
• Mon, 10 Aug 2020, South African National Women's Day
• Wed, 16 Dec 2020, Day of Reconciliation
• Fri, 25 Dec 2020, Christmas Day