Germany Embassy and Consulates in South Africa
Germany Embassy in Pretoria, South Africa
Germany Honorary Consulate in Durban, South Africa
Germany Honorary Consulate in Port Elizabeth, South Africa
Germany Consulate General in Cape Town, South Africa
Holidays to be Observed in 2025
The Embassies and Consulates of Germany may close on the following South African and German holidays in 2025:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Third Advent Sunday | Sunday, December 14 | 12 hours, 38 minutes |
| Day of Reconciliation | Tuesday, December 16 | 2 days, 12 hours |
| Remembrance Day for Roma and Sinti killed by Genocide | Friday, December 19 | 5 days, 12 hours |
| December Solstice | Sunday, December 21 | 1 week |
| Christmas Eve | Wednesday, December 24 | 1 week, 3 days |
| Christmas Day | Thursday, December 25 | 1 week, 4 days |
| Day of Goodwill | Friday, December 26 | 1 week, 5 days |
1. How many German Embassies/Consulates are there in South Africa?
Germany currently maintains 4 diplomatic representative offices in South Africa including Pretoria, Durban, Port Elizabeth and Cape Town.
2 - Do South African citizens need a visa for Germany?
South African citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into Germany. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of Germany in South Africa for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of German embassies in South Africa?
The German representative offices in South Africa will be closed in observance of the following South African and German holidays in 2025/2024:
- Third Advent Sunday (DE) Sun, Dec 14, 2025 (17 hours, 39 minutes)
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Time in Germany vs South Africa
Berlin, Germany time is 1:00 hours behind Pretoria, South Africa