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Embassy of South Africa in Vienna, Austria

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Embassy of South Africa in Vienna, Austria, located at Sandgasse 33. 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

    Sandgasse 33
    1190 Vienna
    Austria

  • Telephone

    +43 1 320 6493

  • Emergency Phone

    +43 664 1920 360

  • Email

  • Office Hours

    Wednesday Closed
    Thursday 8:30 AM–12:00 PM
    Friday 8:30 AM–12:00 PM
    Saturday Closed
    Sunday Closed
    Monday 8:30 AM–12:00 PM
    Tuesday 8:30 AM–12:00 PM

    Consular Section Hours

    Status: 🔒 Closed – ⛱️ Youth Day is on Tuesday (in 6 days) and might affect working hours

    🕒 Current time in Vienna: 11:18 AM, Wednesday June 10, 2026

Location Map

Located at Sandgasse 33, the embassy provides easy access to nearby areas. Use the map below for detailed directions and points of interest.

Location map of the Embassy of South Africa in Vienna, Austria

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
  • Assumption of Mary: August 15 Flag of Austria
  • 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 Vienna, Austria:

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

Visa Requirements

If you hold an Austrian 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

Rapulane Sydney Molekane, Ambassador

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Notarial Services

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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.

Online Resources

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Additional Missions in Austria

Besides Embassy of South Africa in Vienna, Austria, South Africa also has 3 representations in the following cities of Austria:


View All Diplomatic Missions of South Africa in Austria

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See also

Austria in South Africa

Austria has 4 representations in the following cities:

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