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Consulate General of Switzerland in Cape Town, South Africa

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Consulate General of Switzerland in Cape Town, South Africa, located at Two Foreshore Place, 32nd floor, suite 3201, 2 Riebeek Street. View a location map, get driving directions or find information about the address, consular jurisdiction, consular services, visa list, upcoming holidays, office hours, and head of mission (HOM).

  • Consulate General Address

    Two Foreshore Place, 32nd floor, suite 3201, 2 Riebeek Street
    Cape Town 8001
    South Africa

  • Telephone

    +27 21 400 7500

  • Fax

    +27 21 418 3688

  • Email

  • Office Hours

    Wednesday 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
    Thursday 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
    Friday 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
    Saturday Closed
    Sunday Closed
    Monday 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
    Tuesday 9:00 AM–12:00 PM

    Status: 🕒 Closing soon – ⛱️ Youth Day is on Tuesday (in 6 days) and might affect working hours

    🕒 Current time in Cape Town: 11:56 AM, Wednesday June 10, 2026

  • Consular Jurisdiction

    The Eastern Cape, Northern Cape and Western Cape provinces.

Location Map

Located at Two Foreshore Place, 32nd floor, suite 3201, 2 Riebeek Street, the consulate is near key landmarks like Castle of Good Hope and Bo-Kaap. Use the map below for detailed directions and nearby points of interest.

Location map of the Consulate General of Switzerland 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 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

Visa Requirements

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

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

  • Schengen visa for a stay of up to 90 days
  • National visa for a stay of more than 90 days
  • Airport transit visa
  • Work visa

Head of Mission

Markus Thür, Consul General

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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 Switzerland in Cape Town, South Africa, Switzerland also has 2 representations in the following cities of South Africa:


View All Diplomatic Missions of Switzerland in South Africa

Diplomatic Missions in Neighboring Countries

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

See also

South Africa in Switzerland

South Africa has 2 representations in the following cities:

Nearby Landmarks

Nearby Airports

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