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Consulate General of Germany in Cape Town, South Africa

Consulate General of Germany in Cape Town, South Africa, located at 4 Stirling St, District Six. View a location map, get driving directions or find information about the address, consular jurisdiction, Contact forms, consular services, visa list, upcoming holidays, and head of mission (HOM).

  • Consulate General Address

    4 Stirling St, District Six
    Cape Town 7925
    South Africa
  • Telephone

    +27 21 405 3000

  • Fax

    +27 21 421 0400

  • Contact Form Information

    Contact the consulate general

  • Consular Jurisdiction

    Eastern Cape, Northern Cape, and Western Cape, as well as Saint Helena and neighboring islands.

Location Map

Located at 4 Stirling St, District Six, the consulate is near key landmarks like District Six Museum and Castle of Good Hope. Use the map below for detailed directions and nearby points of interest.

Location map of the Consulate General of Germany in Cape Town, South Africa

Upcoming Holidays

Please note that the Consulate General may be closed on the following holidays. We recommend contacting the Consulate General directly to confirm their operating hours or availability on these dates.

  • Youth Day: June 16 Flag of South Africa
  • National Women’s Day: August 9 to August 10 Flag of South Africa
  • Heritage Day: September 24 Flag of South Africa
  • German Unity Day: October 3 Flag of Germany

Visa Requirements

If you hold a South African passport, you are required to apply for a paper visa to enter Germany.

Note: Visa requirements are determined by your nationality and the reason for your visit. Exceptions may arise based on the length of stay, specific conditions, or travel purpose.

Common Visa Types

Citizens of qualified countries may be able to travel to Germany without a visa. The most common types of Germany visas are the following.

  • Schengen visa for short-stay visits
  • Airport transit visa
  • National visa or visa for research purposes

Head of Mission

Tanja Werheit, Consul General

Online Resources

Explore the consulate and the services it offers. Visit their official website or follow them on their social media platforms.

Additional Missions in South Africa

Besides Consulate General of Germany in Cape Town, South Africa, Germany also has 3 representations in the following cities of South Africa:


View All Diplomatic Missions of Germany in South Africa

Diplomatic Missions in Neighboring Countries

Explore the diplomatic missions of Germany in neighboring countries or regions of South Africa.

See also

South Africa in Germany

South Africa has 10 representations in the following cities:

Nearby Landmarks

Nearby Airports

  • Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
    (16.55 km away)
    Cape Town

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