Please note that from 22 June 2020 onwards, the Consular Section of the Berlin Embassy will resume providing Civic Services to South African citizens. Please note that a prior appointment is necessary (see Link). Due to South Africa's continued travel ban for all foreign nationals, no visa applications will be processed. See the details here!

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