Measures taken by the South African Embassy in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic
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.
Closure of Consular Office
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
South Africa Imposes Travel Ban on all Foreign Travellers from Germany from 18 March 2020
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
Topnews, South Africa in Germany, Consular
04. April 2020
COVID-19 Update: South African Citizens Stranded in Germany
Sent on behalf of the South African Embassy Management: COVID-19 Update: South African Citizens Stranded in Germany.
Dear fellow South Africans,
we sincerely hope you are all keeping safe...
Topnews, Consular, Press
02. April 2020
COVID-19 Update: Media Statement, 2 April 2020
Here is the latest press release on COVID-19 Corona Virus by the South African Resource Portal.
Media Statement
2 April 2020
As at today the total number of COVID-19 positive cases...
Topnews, Consular, Economy, Politics, Tourism
01. April 2020
Press Briefing on South Africa’s Response to COVID-19 Pandemic
Speaking Notes for the Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Dr Naledi Pandor, at the Press Briefing on South Africa’s Response to COVID-19 pandemic – 31 March 2020
South...
Topnews, Press, South Africa, Tourism, Consular
23. March 2020
Corona Crisis: President Announces Nationwide Lockdown Will Be Implemented for 21 Days as Coronavirus Cases Rise
23.3.2020. Statement by President Cyril Ramaphosa on escalation of measures to combat the Covid-19 epidemic, Union Buildings, Tshwane. My fellow South Africans, It is a week since we declared the...
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20. March 2020
SAA Suspends All International Flights Until the End of May 2020
JOHANNESBURG, 20 March 2020 –South African Airways (SAA) has announced that it will immediately suspend all international operations until 31 May 2020 in response to a government travel ban aimed at...
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The Consular Section in the Embassy in Berlin
Tiergartenstr. 18
10785 Berlin
Fax Consular Section:
030 22073 202
Email Consular Section:
berlin.consular(at)dirco.gov.za
Residents of Bavaria and Baden-Wurttemberg must lodge applications and pay any applicable fees at the South African Consulate-General in Munich:
Südafrikanisches Generalkonsulat
Sendlinger-Tor-Platz 5
80336 Munich
Fax: 089 231 163 53
Email: munich.consular(at)dirco.gov.za
