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Appointments, Opening Hours, Contact
We offer consular services at 5 locations in South Africa and Mauritius. Please contact the German Mission nearest to your holiday destination or nearest to your place of residence.
Embassy in Pretoria
Consular district: Provinces Free State, Gauteng, KwaZulu/Natal, Northern Province, North West and Mpumalanga as well as Lesotho, Mauritius and Eswatini.
You need a prior appointment for many of our services.
Before visiting us, read the information available on your request on our website Services A-Z
Please pay attention to our list of public holidays.
The Consular and Legal Section as well as the Visa department will additionally be closed on the 27th December.
- 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
Address: 201 Florence Ribeiro Avenue, Groenkloof, Pretoria 0181
Contact us: Did you read the information provided on our website and have further questions? Or do you want to make an appointment for citizenship matters, birth registrations, name declarations or notarisations? Contact us
Attention: We reserve the right not to reply to questions if the answer can be found on our website Services A-Z or in the FAQs.
Consulate General in Cape Town
Consular district: Eastern Cape, Northern Cape, Western Cape as well as St Helena.
You need a prior appointment for many of our services.
Before visiting us, read the information available on your request on our website
Please pay attention to our list of public holidays
- First time application for a German passport: contact us
- 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
Address: 4 Stirling Street, Zonnebloem, Cape Town 7925
Contact us: Did you read the information provided on our website and have further questions? Or do you want to make an appointment for citizenship matters, adoption matters, or notarisations? Contact us
Attention: We reserve the right not to reply to questions if the answer can be found on our website Services A-Z or in the FAQs.
Telephone (no passport and visa matters): Monday to Thursday 8:00 -16:00 and Friday 8:00 - 13:00
+27 (0)21 405 3000
Call the passport and visa section: Mondays and Wednesdays 13:30 - 15:30
+27 (0)21 405 3052
Honorary Consul in Durban
Honorary Consuls can offer many but not all services. There are some special provisions when consulting us. Applications launched with us in Durban will be forwarded to the Embassy in Pretoria for processing.
Before visiting us, read the information available on your request on our website Services A-Z and take note of the following special provisions:
- Passport applications: contact us or +27 (0)31 2663920
Please note: Due to technical reasons it will not be possible to launch passport applications at the Honorary Consul for a couple of weeks starting from 15.09.2019. - 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.
| Find here the general fees charged by the Embassy in Pretoria. |
The additional processing and courier fee charged by the Honorary Consul is 430,- ZAR. Discounts may be given by arrangement for applications of groups or to travel agencies and visa agents. |
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
Address: 9 Kensington Drive, Westville, Durban 3629
Contact us: Did you read the information provided on our website and have further questions? Contact us
For any other matter, write to us here
Attention: We reserve the right not to reply to questions if the answer can be found on our website Services A-Z or in the FAQs
Telephone: Monday to Friday 8:00 to 12:00
+27 (0)31 266 3920
Honorary Consul in Port Elizabeth
Honorary Consuls can offer many but not all services. There are some special provisions when consulting us. Applications launched with us in Port Elizabeth will be forwarded to the Consulate General in Cape Town for processing.
Before visiting us, read the information available on your request on our website Services A-Z and take note of the following special provisions:
- Passport applications
Please note: Due to technical reasons it will not be possible to launch passport applications at the Honorary Consul for a couple of weeks starting from 15.09.2019. - 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.
| Find here the general fees charged by the Consulate General in Cape Town. |
The additional processing and courier fee charged by the Honorary Consul is 20,- Euros plus 120,- ZAR for courier service. |
Fees can be paid in cash in ZAR, only.
Address: Corner of William Moffet and Circular Drive (Expressway), Walmer, Port Elizabeth 6070
Contact us: Did you read the information provided on our website and have further questions? Or do you want to make an appointment for passport applications, birth registration or name declaration? Contact us
Attention: We reserve the right not to reply to questions if the answer can be found on our website Services A-Z or in the FAQs
Telephone: Monday to Friday 8:00 to 12:00
+27 (0)41 3974721
Honorary Consul in Goodlands, Mauritius
Honorary Consuls can offer many but not all services. There are some special provisions when consulting us. Applications launched with us in Mauritius will be forwarded to the Embassy in Pretoria for processing.
Before visiting us, read the information available on your request on our website Services A-Z and take note of the following special provisions:
- Passport applications: contact us or +230 283 7500
Please note: Due to technical reasons it will not be possible to launch passport applications at the Honorary Consul for a couple of weeks starting from 15.09.2019. - 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.
| Find here the general fees charged by the Embassy in Pretoria. |
The additional processing and courier fee charged by the Honorary Consul is 2.400 MUR for passport applications and 2.800 MUR for visa. |
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
Address: Royal Road, St. Antoine, Goodlands, Mauritius
Contact us: Did you read the information provided on our website and have further questions? Or do you want to make an appointment? Contact us
Attention: We reserve the right not to reply to questions if the answer can be found on our website Services A-Z or in the FAQs
Telephone: Monday, Wednesday and Friday 9:00 to 12:00
+230 283 7500