Embassy of South Africa in Helsinki
If you are living or residing in Helsinki and planning a trip to South Africa, you may want to know the address, phone or office hours of the Embassy of South Africa in Helsinki.
This information is for:
- Finnish passport holders living in Helsinki
- South African passports traveling/working or living in Helsinki
- Foreign passports currently residing in Helsinki
Embassy Information
| Address: | Pohjoinen Makasiinikatu 4, 00130 Helsinki (3Rd Floor) |
| Phone: | +358 400 605 890 |
| Fax: | +358 6860 3100 |
| Email: | saembfin@dirco.gov.za |
| Website: | www.southafricanembassy.fi |
| Office hours: | Monday – Thursday : 08h00 – 12h30 / 13h00 – 16h00 Friday : 08h00 – 16h00 |
| Current time in Helsinki | 05:36 AM Thursday, November 13 2025-11-13 (GMT +0200) |
| Current time in Pretoria (South Africa) |
05:36 AM Thursday, November 13 2025-11-13 (GMT +0200) |
The following services may be available at the Embassy:
- Issuance/renewal of passports
- Document notarization
- Issuing visas to South Africa
- Offering assistance in case of emergencies for South African citizens
Fast Facts:
- Distance: The distance between Helsinki and Pretoria is 10056.92 km (6249.08 miles). The average travel time is 20 hours 57 minutes.
- Time difference: Helsinki is is same date and time Pretoria. When the time is 05:36 on November, Thursday 13 in Helsinki, it is 05:36 on November, Thursday 13 in Pretoria
Map and Directions
Get directions to the Embassy of South Africa in Helsinki.
Distance from city center
1.44 km ( 0.89 miles)
Nearest airport
Helsinki-Vantaa Airport (HEL)
Distance to airport
16.96 kms
Office Hours
| Date | Office hours | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Thursday (Today, November 13, 2025) | 08:00 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 17:00 | Open in 2 hours, 24 minutes |
| Friday (November 14, 2025) | 08:00 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 17:00 | |
| Saturday (November 15, 2025) | Closed | |
| Sunday (November 16, 2025) | Closed | |
| Monday (November 17, 2025) | 08:00 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 17:00 | |
| Tuesday (November 18, 2025) | 08:00 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 17:00 | |
| Wednesday (November 19, 2025) | 08:00 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 17:00 |
Upcoming holidays:
- Independence Day: Dec. 6, 2025 (Next 3 weeks, 1 day)
Frequently asked questions, answered
1. Where is the embassy of South Africa located?
It is located at Pohjoinen Makasiinikatu 4, 00130 Helsinki (3Rd Floor). Coordinates: (24.9509143, 60.1655954).
2. How do I contact the South Africa Embassy in Helsinki?
You can contact the embassy by phone at: +358 400 605 890. The working hours are from Monday – Thursday : 08h00 – 12h30 / 13h00 – 16h00
Friday : 08h00 – 16h00 except official holidays in South Africa and Finland.
3. Is the embassy open now?
No, it is closed now and it will open in 2 hours 54 minutes. The current time in Helsinki is 05:36.
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