South Africa - Consulate of Austria in Cape Town |
You are a South African citizen or you are from Austria and are looking for information on the consulate of Austria in Cape Town situated in South Africa. A consulate in Cape Town could be a small honorary consulate or a bigger consulate general of Austria. It all depends on the importance of Cape Town and South Africa in the relationships with the government of Austria.
Austrian Consulate General in Cape Town, South Africa Protea Hotel Sea Point Arthurs Road, Sea Point 8005 Cape Town South Africa
Tel: (+27) 21 430 5133
Fax: (+27) 21 430 5333
Email: austrianconsulcpt@gmail.com
Website:
The difference between consulates found in Cape Town are the level of powers and size of these consulates. Some consulates are
the bigger consulate-general and usually can assist in a wide scope of consular matters. Other smaller consulates are often manned by private
citizens and are called honorary consulates. These honorary consulates often have limited powers and do not issue visas or passports.
All consulates of Austria in South Africa besides Cape Town
Austrian Consulate General in Cape Town, South Africa Protea Hotel Sea Point Arthurs Road, Sea Point 8005 Cape Town South AfricaEmail: austrianconsulcpt@gmail.com - Tel: (+27) 21 430 5133 - Website:
Austrian Consulate in Durban, South Africa 10A Princess Anne Place Glenwood Durban 4001 South Africa
Email: gerald@seboarch.co.za - Tel: (+27) 31 261 6233 - Website:
Austrian Honorary Consulate in Johannesburg, South Africa - THIS CONSULATE IS TEMPORARILY CLOSED -
Email: pretoria-ob@bmeia.gv.at - Tel: (+27) 12 45 29 155 (Embassy in Pretoria) - Website: bmeia.gv.at/oeb-pretoria/
Honorary Consulate of Austria in Port Elizabeth, South Africa - Corner Carnarvon Place and Beach Road im Paxton Hotel Humerail - 6013 Port Elizabeth - South Africa
Email: austrianconsulpe@gmail.com - Tel: (+27) (41) 585 9655 - Website:
Or the embassy of Austria in South Africa
Austrian Embassy in Pretoria, South Africa
454A Fehrsen Street
Brooklyn
Pretoria 0181
South Africa
Email: pretoria-ob@bmeia.gv.at
- Tel: (+27) 12 45 29 155
- Website: www.aussenministerium.at/pretoria
www.austrianembassy.co.za
Consulate Appointment in Cape Town
Most consulates in Cape Town need visitors to make an appointment for a visit. Call or email the consulate of Austria in Cape Town first for information on opening hours and appointments. Please be aware that most smaller consulates and honorary consulates often do not issue visas or passports or offer any consular assistance at all.
Travel Insurance
When you travel to Cape Town do not forget to buy a comprehensive travel
insurance. You can get sick, miss your flight, personal belongings can be stolen or you can have an accident and
need a doctor or hospital in South Africa or Austria.
Moreover, when you apply for a visa at the consulate
in Cape Town please note that many embassies and consulates can ask you to show proof of a valid travel insurance with extensive coverage.
