The visitors to the Embassy are required to present their ID to the Embassy's receptionist upon arrival. In turn, visitors will receive an Embassy visitors card, which needs to be carried by visitors for the duration of their visit.  The Embassy visitors card need to be handed back to the receptionist on departure at which time the visitors ID will be returned, too.

Visitors are also required to adhere to the following:

No weapons are allowed on the Embassy premises.
No pets are allowed.
No food or beverages are allowed.
No wandering around the Embassy premises is allowed.
Cars and bicycles are not allowed on the premises.
The use of cell phones is not allowed. 
Taking pictures in the Embassy is not allowed, whether by camera or phone.
The reception area should be quiet.

PUBLIC HOLIDAYS AND CLOSURES FOR 2025

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

1. New Year’s Day Public Holiday 01 January, Wednesday
2. Human Right’s Day 21 March, Friday
3. Good Friday 18 April, Friday
4. Easter/ Family Day 21 April, Monday
5. Workers/ Labour Day 01 May, Thursday
6. Ascension Day 29 May, Thursday
7. Whit Monday 08 June, Monday
8. Youth day         16 June, Monday
9. German Reunification Day 03 October, Friday
10. Day of Reconciliation 16 December, Tuesday
11. Christmas Day 25 December, Thursday
12. Boxing Day 26 December, Friday

All visa applications must be submitted in person to the South African Embassy in Berlin or the South African Consulate General in Munich, and without prior appointment. All visa applications submitted by courier/post will not be considered and will be sent back to the applicant.