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South Africa Embassy and Consulates in Switzerland
2 Diplomatic Missions
2 Cities
South Africa Embassy in Bern, Switzerland
Alpenstrasse 29 Ch-3006 Bern
Phone: +41 31 350 13 13
Working hours: Close now (Open in 3 hours 55 minutes)
South Africa Consulate in Geneva, Switzerland
Rue Du Rhone 65 - 1204 Geneva - Switzerland
Phone: +41 22 849 54 54
Working hours: Close now (Open in 3 hours 55 minutes)
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of South Africa may close on the following Swiss and South African holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Epiphany | Tuesday, January 06 | 0 minutes |
| Isra and Mi'raj | Friday, January 16 | 1 week, 2 days |
| Valentine's Day | Saturday, February 14 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Republic Day | Sunday, March 01 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Laylatul Qadr (Night of Power) | Sunday, March 15 | 2 months, 1 week |
| Saint Joseph's Day | Thursday, March 19 | 2 months, 1 week |
| March Equinox | Friday, March 20 | 2 months, 1 week |
| Human Rights Day | Saturday, March 21 | 2 months, 2 weeks |
| Daylight Saving Time starts | Sunday, March 29 | 2 months, 3 weeks |
| Näfelser Fahrt | Thursday, April 02 | 2 months, 3 weeks |
1. How many South African Embassies/Consulates are there in Switzerland?
South Africa currently maintains 2 diplomatic representative offices in Switzerland including Bern and Geneva.
2 - Do Swiss citizens need a visa for South Africa?
Citizens of Switzerland (holders of regular passports) can travel to South Africa for 90 days without having to apply or obtain a South African visa for short-term tourism.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of South African embassies in Switzerland?
The South African representative offices in Switzerland will be closed in observance of the following Swiss and South African holidays in 2026/2024:
- Epiphany (CH) Tue, Jan 06, 2026 (0 minutes)
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Time in South Africa vs Switzerland
Pretoria, South Africa time is 1:00 hours ahead of Bern, Switzerland
Bern, Switzerland
05:05AMTuesday, January 06, 2026
Pretoria, South Africa
06:05AMTuesday, January 06, 2026