South Africa - Consulate of Germany in Cape Town

You are a South African citizen or you are from Germany and are looking for information on the consulate of Germany in Cape Town situated in South Africa. A consulate in Cape Town could be a small honorary consulate or a bigger consulate general of Germany. It all depends on the importance of Cape Town and South Africa in the relationships with the government of Germany.

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German Consulate General in Cape Town, South Africa - 4 Stirling Street - Zonnebloem, Cape Town 7925 - South Africa

Tel: +27 (0)21 405 3000

Fax: +27 (0)21 421 0400

Email: info@kapstadt.diplo.de

Website: kapstadt.diplo.de

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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 Germany in South Africa besides Cape Town

German Consulate General in Cape Town, South Africa - 4 Stirling Street - Zonnebloem, Cape Town 7925 - South Africa
Email: info@kapstadt.diplo.de - Tel: +27 (0)21 405 3000 - Website: kapstadt.diplo.de

German Honorary Consulate in Durban, South Africa - 9 Kensington Drive, Westville - P.O. Box 1166 - Durban 4000 - South Africa
Email: durban@hk-diplo.de - Tel: (+27) (31) 266 3920 - Website:

German Honorary Consulate in Port Elizabeth, South Africa - Corner of William Moffet and Circular Drive (Expressway) Walmer - Port Elizabeth 6033 - South Africa
Email: port-elizabeth@hk-diplo.de - Tel: (+27) (41) 397 4721 - Website:

Or the embassy of Germany in South Africa

German Embassy in Pretoria, South Africa - 201 Florence Ribeiro Avenue - Groenkloof, 0181, Pretoria - South Africa
Email: info@pretoria.diplo.de - Tel: (+27) (0)12 427 8900 - Website: www.southafrica.diplo.de

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 Germany 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 Germany.

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.