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Germany Embassy and Consulates in South Africa

4 Diplomatic Missions 4 Cities

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Pretoria Durban Port Elizabeth Cape Town Holiday Calendar FAQs Comments

Germany Embassy in Pretoria, South Africa

201 Florence Ribeiro Avenue, Groenkloof, Pretoria, South Africa

Phone: +27 012 427 8900 Working hours: Close now (Open in 7 hours 26 minutes)

Germany Honorary Consulate in Durban, South Africa

9 Kensington Drive, Westville, Durban, South Africa

Phone: +27 031 266 3920 Working hours: Close now (Open in 7 hours 26 minutes)

Germany Honorary Consulate in Port Elizabeth, South Africa

Corner Of William Moffet And Circular Drive (Expressway) Walmer, Port Elizabeth, South Africa

Phone: +27 041 397 4721 Working hours: Close now (Open in 7 hours 26 minutes)

Germany Consulate General in Cape Town, South Africa

Roeland Park / E-Tv Building 4 Stirling Street, Cape Town, South Africa

Phone: +27 021 405 3000 Working hours: Close now (Open in 7 hours 26 minutes)

Holidays to be Observed in 2026

The Embassies and Consulates of Germany may close on the following South African and German holidays in 2026:

Holiday
Holiday	Date	Counting down
Remembrance Day for the Victims of National Socialism	Tuesday, January 27	3 days, 18 hours
European Privacy Day	Wednesday, January 28	4 days, 18 hours
Children's Hospice Day	Tuesday, February 10	2 weeks, 3 days
Valentine's Day	Saturday, February 14	3 weeks
Shrove Monday	Monday, February 16	3 weeks, 2 days
Carnival / Shrove Tuesday	Tuesday, February 17	3 weeks, 3 days
Carnival / Ash Wednesday	Wednesday, February 18	3 weeks, 4 days
International Women's Day	Sunday, March 08	1 month, 1 week
Laylatul Qadr (Night of Power)	Sunday, March 15	1 month, 2 weeks
St. Patrick's Day	Tuesday, March 17	1 month, 3 weeks
Eid ul Fitr	Friday, March 20	1 month, 3 weeks

Frequently asked questions, answered

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 2026/2024:

Remembrance Day for the Victims of National Socialism (DE) Tue, Jan 27, 2026 (3 days, 23 hours)

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Visa Information

German visa requirements for South African citizens

Time in Germany vs South Africa

Berlin, Germany time is 1:00 hours behind Pretoria, South Africa

Pretoria, South Africa 00:34^AMFriday, January 23, 2026

Berlin, Germany 23:34^PMThursday, January 22, 2026