Embassy of South Africa in Budapest

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If you are living or residing in Budapest 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 Budapest.

This information is for:

Hungarian passport holders living in Budapest
South African passports traveling/working or living in Budapest
Foreign passports currently residing in Budapest

Embassy Information

Address:	Gárdonyi Géza U. 17, 1026 Budapest, Hungary
Phone:	+36 1 392 0999
Fax:	+36 1 200 7834
Email:	saembassy.budapest @dirco.gov.za
Website:	www.sa-embassy.hu
Office hours:	Monday – Thursday: 08:00 – 12:30 / 13:00 – 17:00 Friday: 08:00 – 12:45
Current time in Budapest	08:00 AM Thursday, May 21 2026-05-21 (GMT +0200)
Current time in Pretoria (South Africa)	08:00 AM Thursday, May 21 2026-05-21 (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 Budapest and Pretoria is 8631.64 km (5363.46 miles). The average travel time is 17 hours 58 minutes.
Time difference: Budapest is is same date and time Pretoria. When the time is 08:00 on May, Thursday 21 in Budapest, it is 08:00 on May, Thursday 21 in Pretoria

Map and Directions

Get directions to the Embassy of South Africa in Budapest.

Distance from city center 22.63 km ( 14.06 miles)

Nearest airport Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)

Distance to airport 21.62 kms

Office Hours

Date	Office hours	Note
Thursday (Today, May 21, 2026)	08:00 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 17:00	Open now
Friday (May 22, 2026)	08:00 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 17:00
Saturday (May 23, 2026)		Closed
Sunday (May 24, 2026)		Closed
Monday (May 25, 2026)	08:00 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 17:00
Tuesday (May 26, 2026)	08:00 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 17:00
Wednesday (May 27, 2026)	08:00 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 17:00

Upcoming holidays:

Whit Sunday: May 24, 2026 (Next 2 days, 16 hours)

Embassy of South Africa in Budapest FAQs

1. Where is the embassy of South Africa located?

It is located at Gárdonyi Géza U. 17, 1026 Budapest, Hungary. Coordinates: (19.0083831, 47.5252975).

2. How do I contact the South Africa Embassy in Budapest?

You can contact the embassy by phone at: +36 1 392 0999. The working hours are from Monday – Thursday: 08:00 – 12:30 / 13:00 – 17:00 Friday: 08:00 – 12:45 except official holidays in South Africa and Hungary.