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South African Embassy Bern

Visas 90 days or less

Citizens/passport holders of Liechtenstein and Switzerland visiting the Republic of South Africa for 90 days or less for tourism/business purposes do not need visas.

Residents (permit holders) of Switzerland and Liechtenstein and nationals of other countries should phone 031 350 13 13 to enquire if they need to apply for visas or not.

 

 

Important Announcement when travelling with minor children

Check the latest information on www.dha.gov.za - children traveling to South Africa.

 

Visitor’s Visas

 

 
Please note that all applications are to be submitted in person by the applicant at the Embassy.  Visits are by appointment only - bern.consular@dirco.gov.za 
 
Residents of Switzerland and Liechtenstein are welcome to lodge their applications at the South African Embassy in Bern.
 
Communication with the Consulate should be conducted in English language and in writing.  If you do not receive reply to your e-mail within 3 working days, please contact the Reception of the Embassy on 031-350 1313

Consular Hours

Visits by appointment only
Monday to Friday
10:00 to 12:00 Directions to the Embassy
 
Friday is reserved for certification of Documents
10:00 to 12:00
 
 
 

 

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South African Embassy
Alpenstrasse 29
CH-3006 Bern
PH +41(0)31 350 13 13
FX +41(0)31 351 39 44
Emergency PH +41(0) 79 652 56 85

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If you are resident in the Cantons of: Geneva; Valais; Vaud; Fribourg - you must contact the South African Consulate in Geneva

Residents in Cantons NOT LISTED ABOVE should contact the South African Embassy in Bern

 

BOOKING APPOINTMENTS FOR: VISA, PASSPORT, REGISTRATIONS, CERTIFICATES, APOSTILLES

bern.consular@dirco.gov.za 

(Applications by appointment only)

 

Consular Office hours Monday – Friday: 09:00 – 12:00 (Passports, Visas, Certificates, Apostilles and Registrations)

bern.consular@dirco.gov.za

(Follow-up on previous applications and enquiries related to travel)


 Embassy office hours - Monday – Thursday 08:30 – 12:30 / 13:15 – 16:30 
Friday: 08:00 – 14:00


bern.embassy@dirco.gov.za 

(Political and economic enquiries and notifications)