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 | 01:34 AM Thursday, November 20 2025-11-20 (GMT +0100) |
| Current time in Pretoria (South Africa) |
02:34 AM Thursday, November 20 2025-11-20 (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 01:34 on November, Thursday 20 in Bern, it is 02:34 on November, Thursday 20 in Pretoria
Map and Directions
Get directions to the Embassy of South Africa in Bern.
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, November 20, 2025) | 08:00 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 17:00 | Open in 6 hours, 26 minutes |
| Friday (November 21, 2025) | 08:00 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 17:00 | |
| Saturday (November 22, 2025) | Closed | |
| Sunday (November 23, 2025) | Closed | |
| Monday (November 24, 2025) | 08:00 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 17:00 | |
| Tuesday (November 25, 2025) | 08:00 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 17:00 | |
| Wednesday (November 26, 2025) | 08:00 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 17:00 |
Upcoming holidays:
- Immaculate Conception: Dec. 8, 2025 (Next 2 weeks, 3 days)
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 7 hours 26 minutes. The current time in Bern is 01:34.
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- Timor-Leste
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