Embassy of Switzerland in Pretoria, South Africa 2020-2021

The Swiss embassy is one of 260 foreign representations in South Africa, and one of 135 foreign representations in Pretoria. This nation also attribute their mission at the United Nations in Pretoria as their official embassy to South Africa.

ABOUT THE EMBASSY OF SWITZERLAND IN PRETORIA

The Swiss embassy in South Africa is where all correspondences and communications between South Africa and Switzerland are handled. The embassy represents the interest of the Swiss Government in South Africa. They are also saddled with the responsibility of protecting Swiss citizens in South Africa in accordance with the South African Law and Constitution.

SWISS EMBASSY CONTACT DETAILS

Below is the Embassy of Switzerland Contact details in South Africa,

Embassy of Switzerland in Pretoria, South Africa

• Phone
  (+27) 12 452 06 60
• Fax
  (+27) 12 346 66 05
• Website
  https://www.eda.admin.ch/pretoria
• Email
  vertretung@pre.rep.admin.ch
• Address
  225 Veale Street Parc Nouveau New Muckleneuk 0181 P.O. Box 2508 Brooklyn Square Pretoria 0075 South Africa
• OFFICE HOURS
  Monday-Friday 09:00-12:00
• Details
  Ambassador: Mr Viktor Christen

Honorary Consulate of Switzerland in Durban, South Africa

• Phone
  (+27) 31 568 24 57
• Fax
  (+27) 31 568 24 57
• Website
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• Email
  hansg@saol.com
• Address
  216 Cozumel 33 Northbeach Road P.O. Box 312 Umdloti Beach 4350 South Africa
• OFFICE HOURS
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• Details
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Consulate General of Switzerland in Cape Town, South Africa

• Phone
  (+27) 21 418 36 65
• Fax
  (+27) 21 418 36 88
• Website
  https://www.eda.admin.ch/capetown
• Email
  vertretung@cap.rep.admin.ch
• Address
  Nr 1, Thibault Square, 26th Floor, Cnr. Long & Hans Strijdom Streets Cape Town 8001 South Africa P.O. Box 563, Cape Town 8000
• OFFICE HOURS
  Monday-Friday 09:12:00
• Details
  Consul General: R Meller

SOUTH AFRICAN EMBASSY IN SWITZERLAND

Embassy of South Africa in Bern, Switzerland

• Phone
  +41- 31- 350 1313
• Fax
  + 41 31 351 3945
• Website
  https://www.southafrica.ch
• Email
  bern.political@foreign.gov.za
• Address
  Alpenstrasse 29 3006 Bern Switzerland
• OFFICE HOURS
  Monday to Thursday 09:00 – 12:00 14:00 – 16:00 Friday 09:00 – 11:00 12:00 – 14:00
• Details
  Nationals of Switzerland who hold valid passports do not require visas to enter South Africa for bona fide holiday, business or conference visits of less than three (3) months. Nationals of all other countries are advised to contact their nearest South African representative for information on visa requirements. All persons wishing to enter the Republic of South Africa (RSA): <br> with the intention of taking employment/studies;or to participate in any sports event; or to take up permanent residence are required to obtain the necessary permits for the RSA. <p> Visa/entry authorisations are still required to enter the RSA in the following cases: career purposes, e.g. clergy who wish to address church meetings; or representatives of the media; or academics presenting lectures/participating in research; or performing artists <p> Application forms can be obtained from the South African Mission in Bern.

Consulate of South Africa in Geneva, Switzerland

• Phone
  +41- 022 849 5454
• Fax
  + 41 22 735 7367
• Website
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• Email
  mission.south-africa@ies.itu.int
  consulate.sa@ties.itu.int
• Address
  Rue du Rhone 65 1204 Geneva Switzerland

Please contact the embassy in Pretoria directly for inquiries and questions regarding visa regulations and international passport requirements. Also, contact the embassy to verify address and opening hours.