PUBLIC HOLIDAYS AND CLOSURES FOR 2023

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

• 2 January, New Year
• 21 March, Human Rights Day 
•   7 April, Good Friday
• 10 April, Family Day
•   1 May, Labour Day 
• 18 May, Ascension Day
• 29 May, Pentecost Day
• 16 June, Youth Day
• 25 September, Heritage Day
•   3 October, German Reunification Day
• 25 December, Christmas Day 
• 26 December, Day of Goodwill

Since 7 June 2022 all visa applications must be submitted in person to the South African Embassy in Berlin (except for visa applicants who reside in Bavaria or Baden-Württemberg), and without prior appointment. All visa applications submitted by courier/post beyond this date will not be considered and will be sent back to the applicant.

Operational times for visa applications as of 16 January 2023 will be as follows:

Mondays: 09:00 am - 12:00 pm
Tuesdays: 09:00 - 12:00 pm
Thursdays: 09:00 am - 12:00 pm

Wearing an FFP2 mask is mandatory.