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Going to Germany?

South African passport holders do require a visa to enter Germany.

Depending on the purpose and duration of your stay in Germany you can either apply for a Schengen visa for short term stays or a National visa for long term stays (> 90 days).

The German Missions in South Africa have outsourced the application process for Schengen visas to the external service Provider TLScontact.

In principle, all applications for Schengen visas must be handed in at one of the Visa Application Centres of TLScontact (Bloemfontain, Centurion, Cape Town, Durban, Port Elizabeth) who will guide you through the application process.

For visa and travel information for citizens of the United Kingdom and their relatives please check the information on the Website of the German Embassy in London.

Your visa was denied? As of 1 July 2025 new regulations will take effect, the remonstration procedure will be abolished.

Deutsche Flagge weht über dem Wasser im Wind.

Visa - short term (Schengen visa)

An application for a Schengen visa with a pencil is lying on a table in front of an EU flag.

Visa - long term (National visa)

Official and Diplomatic Passport Holders

Information for persons from Ukraine seeking protection

Deutschland setzt sich für Frieden und Stabilität in der Ukraine ein.

Appointments, Opening Hours, Contact

We offer consular services at 5 locations in South Africa and Mauritius. Please contact the German Mission nearest to your holiday destination or nearest to your place of residence.

FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions

You have more questions? The answers might be found here.

Abschaffung des Remonstrationsverfahrens zum 1. Juli 2025

Das Auswärtige Amt hat entschieden, das Remonstrationsverfahren gegen ablehnende Visabescheide zum 1. Juli 2025 weltweit abzuschaffen. Damit entfällt ein gesetzlich nicht vorgesehener, bislang…

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