• Passport applications: appointment
• Visa (Schengenvisa): Application centres
• Visa (long-term): appointment
• Citizenship matters: contact us
• Birth registration: contact us
• Name declarations: contact us
• Other civil status matters (e.g. adoption, divorce): contact us
• Notarisations (e.g. certificates of inheritance, acknowledgements of paternity): contact us

During our opening hours, you do not need an appointment for

• Collection of a passport previously applied for
• Certified copies and signatures
• Police clearance certificates
• Translation of driver's licenses
• Life certificates (“Lebensbescheinigung”)
• And other matters not listed under “prior appointment”

Opening hours: Monday to Friday 8:00 to 11:30

Please pay attention to our list of public holidays

• Passport applications: appointment
• Visa (Schengenvisa): Application centres
• Visa (long-term): appointment
• Citizenship matters: contact us
• Birth registration / Marriage registration: appointment
• Name declarations: appointment
• Other civil status matters (e.g. adoption, divorce): contact us
• Notarisations (e.g. certificates of inheritance, acknowledgements of paternity): contact us

During our opening hours, you do not need an appointment for

• Certified copies and signatures
• Police clearance certificates
• Translation of driver's licenses
• Life certificates (“Lebensbescheinigung”)
• And other matters not listed under “prior appointment”

Opening hours: Monday to Friday 8:30 to 11:30

Please pay attention to our list of public holidays
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You also do not need an appointment for

• Collection of a passports and visas previously applied for

Opening hours for collection of passports and visas:
Tuesdays 13:30 to 15:00 and Fridays 10:00 to 11:30

Please pay attention to our list of public holidays

• Passport applications: contact us or +27 (0)31 2663920
  
• Visa (Schengenvisa): appointment
• Visa (long-term): contact us or +27 (0)31 2663920
• Citizenship matters: contact us or +27 (0)31 2663920 
• Birth registration: contact us or +27 (0)31 2663920
• Name declarations: contact us or +27 (0)31 2663920
• Other civil status matters (e.g. adoption, divorce): contact us or +27 (0)31 2663920

During our opening hours, you do not need an appointment for

• Collection of a passport previously applied for
• Life certificates (“Lebensbescheinigung”)
• Certified copies and signatures (expect waiting times)
• Translation of driver's licenses (expect waiting times)
• Visa (Schengenvisa only) - we recommend booking an appointment to avoid waiting times

Opening hours: Monday to Friday 8:30 to 11:30

Fees are set in Euro by the Embassy in Pretoria and may vary according to the current exchange rate. Please use an online currency converter to learn about the approximate amount in ZAR; the exact amount will be confirmed during your appointment.

Regarding visa and passport, the fee is twofold: The visa or passport fee charged by the Embassy in Pretoria and which is set in Euro, plus the processing and courier fee for the interaction between Durban and Pretoria and which is set in ZAR.

We accept:

• EFT (ZAR): bank transfer prior to the appointment
  Please estimate the amount with the help of an online currency converter and round it up to the full 10,- ZAR. Any over- or underpayments will be charged or refunded on the day of your appointment.
• Cash in ZAR or by credit card (Visa/Mastercard/Diners): an additional bank fee of 50,- ZAR will be charged

We do not accept:

• Checks
• Postal orders

Bank information for EFT:

German Honorary Consul KZN
First National Bank, Westville Branch, Durban
Branch code: 223 526
Account number: 621 287 661 70

In addition to the documents listed on the website, the following papers are to be presented to apply for a Schengenvisa:

printout of the appointment confirmation (appointment system)

printout of the completed application form (Videx)

signed requirements sheet for a business visa or

signed requirements sheet for a visitors visa

if applicable signed sheet for spouses of German or EU citizens

• Passport applications
• Birth registration
• Name declarations
• Other civil status matters (e.g. adoption, divorce):

During our opening hours, you do not need an appointment for

• Collection of a passport previously applied for
• Life certificates (“Lebensbescheinigung”)
• Certified copies and signatures
• Translation of driver's licenses

Opening hours: Monday to Friday 8:00 to 12:00

Fees are set in Euro by the Consulate General in Cape Town and may vary according to the current exchange rate.

Regarding visa and passport, the fee is twofold: The visa or passport fee charged by the Consulate General in Cape Town and which is set in Euro, plus the processing and courier fee for the interaction between Port Elizabeth and Cape Town.

Fees can be paid in cash in ZAR, only.

• Passport applications: contact us or +230 283 7500
• Visa (long-term): contact us or +230 283 7500
• Translations (German/English/French): contact us or +230 283 7500
• Birth registration: contact us or +230 283 7500
• Name declarations: contact us or +230 283 7500
• Other civil status matters (e.g. adoption, divorce): contact us or +230 283 7500

During our opening hours, you do not need an appointment for

• Collection of a passport previously applied for
• Life certificates (“Lebensbescheinigung”)
• Certified copies and signatures
• Emergency situations of German citizens (e.g. loss of passport)

Opening hours: Monday, Wednesday, Friday 9:00 to 12:00

Fees are set in Euro by the Embassy in Pretoria and may vary according to the current exchange rate. Please use an online currency converter to learn about the approximate amount in Rupee.

Regarding visa and passport, the fee is twofold: The visa or passport fee charged by the Embassy in Pretoria and which is set in Euro, plus the processing and courier fee for the interaction between Mauritius and Pretoria and which is set in Rupee.

We only accept payment in cash in Mauritius Rupee (MUR).

For the most part, the information offered by the Embassy in Pretoria is also valid for applicants in Mauritius. There may, however, be a few differences about which we will inform you personally.

In particular, Mauritian certificates (birth certificates, marriage certificates, divorce orders, etc.) must be furnished with an Apostil.

Schengenvisas: Citizens of Mauritius may enter Germany visa-free for visits of up to 90 days in a 180 day period. Citizens of other countries, who are not visa-free and reside in Mauritius must apply for a Schengenvisa directly at the German Embassy in Pretoria. Contact the Embassy.

Translations: We offer translation services in German/English/French. Please note, however, that we cannot guarantee that our translations will be accepted in Germany. If in doubt, please commission a sworn translator in Germany.

Mauritian citizens do not require a visa to enter Germany for short stays of up to 90 days in a 180 day period. Requirements to enter Germany:

• Mauritian passport, valid for at least 3 months after the end of the intended stay.
• return ticket
• proof of purpose of trip (e.g. invitation letter, travel bookings)
• proof of financial means
• travel medical insurance