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Embassy of South Africa in Bern, Switzerland

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Embassy of South Africa in Bern, Switzerland, located at Alpenstrasse 29. View a location map, get driving directions to the Embassy of South Africa, or find information about the address, consular services, visa list, upcoming holidays, office hours, and head of mission (HOM).

  • Embassy Address

    Alpenstrasse 29
    3006 Bern
    Switzerland

  • Telephone

    +41 31 350 1313

  • Emergency Phone

    +41 9 652 5685

  • Fax

    +41 31 351 3944, +41 31 351 3945

  • Email

  • Office Hours

    Wednesday 8:30 AM–12:30 PM, 1:15 PM–4:30 PM
    Thursday 8:30 AM–12:30 PM, 1:15 PM–4:30 PM
    Friday 8:00 AM–2:00 PM
    Saturday Closed
    Sunday Closed
    Monday 8:30 AM–12:30 PM, 1:15 PM–4:30 PM
    Tuesday 8:30 AM–12:30 PM, 1:15 PM–4:30 PM

    Status: 🟢 Open now – ⛱️ Youth Day is on Tuesday (in 6 days) and might affect working hours

    🕒 Current time in Bern: 1:21 PM, Wednesday June 10, 2026

Location Map

Located at Alpenstrasse 29, the embassy is near key landmarks like Historical Museum and Einstein Museum. Use the map below for detailed directions and nearby points of interest.

Location map of the Embassy of South Africa in Bern, Switzerland

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 Day: August 1 Flag of Switzerland
  • National Women’s Day: August 9 to August 10 Flag of South Africa
  • Heritage Day: September 24 Flag of South Africa

Available Services

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

  • Process passport applications
  • Legalization of documents
  • Issuing emergency travel documents
  • Police Clearance Certificate (PCC)
  • Authentication of documents

Visa Requirements

If you hold a Swiss passport, you do not need a visa to enter South Africa.

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 South Africa without a visa. The most common types of South Africa visas are the following.

  • Business visa
  • Work visa
  • Tourist visa
  • Study visas
  • Exchange visa
  • Relative’s visa
  • Medical treatment visa
  • Corporate visa

Head of Mission

Phaswana Cleopus Sello Moloto, Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary

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Visa Services

South African embassies and consulates process visa applications for foreign nationals who wish to visit South Africa for tourism, work, study, business, or other purposes. They provide information on visa requirements, application procedures, and fees.

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Additional Missions in Switzerland

Besides Embassy of South Africa in Bern, Switzerland, South Africa also has 1 representation in the following city of Switzerland:


View All Diplomatic Missions of South Africa in Switzerland

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See also

Switzerland in South Africa

Switzerland has 3 representations in the following cities:

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This page was last edited on 19 October 2025 at 02:57 AM (EST).

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