Embassy of South Africa in Bern

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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	10:34 AM Thursday, February 19 2026-02-19 (GMT +0100)
Current time in Pretoria (South Africa)	11:34 AM Thursday, February 19 2026-02-19 (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 10:34 on February, Thursday 19 in Bern, it is 11:34 on February, Thursday 19 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, February 19, 2026)	08:00 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 17:00	Open now
Friday (February 20, 2026)	08:00 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 17:00
Saturday (February 21, 2026)		Closed
Sunday (February 22, 2026)		Closed
Monday (February 23, 2026)	08:00 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 17:00
Tuesday (February 24, 2026)	08:00 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 17:00
Wednesday (February 25, 2026)	08:00 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 17:00

Upcoming holidays:

Republic Day: March 1, 2026 (Next 1 week, 2 days)

Embassy of South Africa in Bern FAQs

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.