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Embassy of Germany in Pretoria, South Africa

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Embassy of Germany in Pretoria, South Africa, located at 201 Florence Ribeiro Avenue. View a location map, get driving directions to the Embassy of Germany, or find information about the address, consular jurisdiction, Contact forms, previous ambassadors, consular services, visa list, upcoming holidays, and head of mission (HOM).

  • Embassy Address

    201 Florence Ribeiro Avenue
    Groenkloof
    Pretoria 0181
    South Africa

  • Telephone

    +27 12 427 8900

  • Emergency Phone

    +27 78 608 0950 (outside opening hours)

  • Fax

    +27 12 427 8969

  • Contact Form Information

    Contact the embassy

  • Consular Jurisdiction

    South Africa, Lesotho, and Eswatini. Consular jurisdiction: Free State, Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, Limpopo, North West, Mpumalanga, the Kingdoms of Lesotho and Eswatini, as well as Mauritius.

Location Map

Located at 201 Florence Ribeiro Avenue, the embassy is near key landmarks like Loftus Versfeld Stadium and Union Buildings. Use the map below for detailed directions and nearby points of interest.

Location map of the Embassy of Germany in Pretoria, South Africa

Upcoming Holidays

Please note that the Embassy may be closed on the following holidays. We recommend contacting the Embassy 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

Available Services

The following is a brief list of services offered at the Embassy of Germany in Pretoria, South Africa:

  • Process passport applications
  • Process visa applications
  • Notarize certain documents
  • Legalization of documents
  • Issuing emergency travel documents
  • Register marriages, births, and deaths
  • Emergency consular assistance
  • Certificate of good conduct

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

Andreas Peschke, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary

Related: List of ambassadors of Germany to South Africa

Online Resources

Explore the embassy and its services. Visit their official website or follow them on their social media platforms.

Additional Missions in South Africa

Besides Embassy of Germany in Pretoria, 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

  • O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
    (40.68 km away)
    Johannesburg
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This page was last edited on 03 November 2025 at 06:28 AM (EST).

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