Embassy of South Africa in Bern

If you are living or residing in Bern 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 Bern.

This information is for:

  • Swiss passport holders living in Bern
  • South African passports traveling/working or living in Bern
  • Foreign passports currently residing in Bern

Embassy Information

Address: Alpenstrasse 29 Ch-3006 Bern
Phone: +41 31 350 13 13
Fax: +41 31 351 39 44
Email: bern.embassy@dirco.gov.za
Website:
Office hours: Monday – Thursday: 08:00 – 12:30 / 13:15 – 17:15 Friday: 08:00 – 14:15
Notes: +41 79 652 56 85
Current time in Bern 07:54 AM Thursday, December 11 2025-12-11 (GMT +0100)
Current time
in Pretoria (South Africa)
08:54 AM Thursday, December 11 2025-12-11 (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 Bern and Pretoria is 8723.78 km (5420.70 miles). The average travel time is 18 hours 10 minutes.
  • Time difference: Bern is 1:00 hours behind Pretoria. When the time is 07:54 on December, Thursday 11 in Bern, it is 08:54 on December, Thursday 11 in Pretoria

Map and Directions

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Distance from city center 1.14 km ( 0.71 miles)
Nearest airport Bern Airport (BRN)
Distance to airport 4.81 kms

Office Hours

Date Office hours Note
Thursday (Today, December 11, 2025) 08:00 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 17:00 Open in 6 minutes
Friday (December 12, 2025) 08:00 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 17:00
Saturday (December 13, 2025) Closed
Sunday (December 14, 2025) Closed
Monday (December 15, 2025) 08:00 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 17:00
Tuesday (December 16, 2025) 08:00 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 17:00
Wednesday (December 17, 2025) 08:00 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 17:00

Upcoming holidays:

  • Day of Reconciliation: Dec. 16, 2025 (Next 4 days, 16 hours)

Frequently asked questions, answered

1. Where is the embassy of South Africa located?

It is located at Alpenstrasse 29 Ch-3006 Bern. Coordinates: (7.4578211, 46.94167239999999).

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

You can contact the embassy by phone at: +41 31 350 13 13. The working hours are from Monday – Thursday: 08:00 – 12:30 / 13:15 – 17:15 Friday: 08:00 – 14:15 except official holidays in South Africa and Switzerland.

3. Is the embassy open now?

No, it is closed now and it will open in 1 hours 6 minutes. The current time in Bern is 07:54.

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