Embassy of South Africa in Tunis

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If you are living or residing in Tunis 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 Tunis.

This information is for:

Tunisian passport holders living in Tunis
South African passports traveling/working or living in Tunis
Foreign passports currently residing in Tunis

Embassy Information

Address:	7, Rue Achtart – Nord-Hilton Tunis
Phone:	+ 216 71 800 311
Fax:	+ 216 71 796 742
Email:	sa@emb-safrica.intl.tn
Website:	www.southafrica.intl.tn
Office hours:	Monday to Thursday : 08h00 to 16h00 Friday : 08h00 to 13h00
Current time in Tunis	16:44 PM Wednesday, January 07 2026-01-07 (GMT +0100)
Current time in Pretoria (South Africa)	17:44 PM Wednesday, January 07 2026-01-07 (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 Tunis and Pretoria is 7575.05 km (4706.92 miles). The average travel time is 15 hours 46 minutes.
Time difference: Tunis is 1:00 hours behind Pretoria. When the time is 16:44 on January, Wednesday 07 in Tunis, it is 17:44 on January, Wednesday 07 in Pretoria

Map and Directions

Get directions to the Embassy of South Africa in Tunis.

Distance from city center 3.42 km ( 2.13 miles)

Nearest airport Tunis-Carthage International Airport (TUN)

Distance to airport 5.50 kms

Office Hours

Date	Office hours	Note
Wednesday (Today, January 07, 2026)	08:00 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 17:00	Close in 16 minutes
Thursday (January 08, 2026)	08:00 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 17:00
Friday (January 09, 2026)	08:00 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 17:00
Saturday (January 10, 2026)		Closed
Sunday (January 11, 2026)		Closed
Monday (January 12, 2026)	08:00 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 17:00
Tuesday (January 13, 2026)	08:00 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 17:00

Upcoming holidays:

Revolution and Youth Day: Jan. 14, 2026 (Next 6 days, 7 hours)

Embassy of South Africa in Tunis FAQs

1. Where is the embassy of South Africa located?

It is located at 7, Rue Achtart – Nord-Hilton Tunis. Coordinates: (10.1584952, 36.8317825).

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

You can contact the embassy by phone at: + 216 71 800 311. The working hours are from Monday to Thursday : 08h00 to 16h00 Friday : 08h00 to 13h00 except official holidays in South Africa and Tunisia.