South Africa - Consulate of Philippines in Durban

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

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Philippine Honorary Consulate in Durban, South Africa - #36 Stephen Diamini Road (formerly Essenwood Road) - Durban 4001 - South Africa

Tel: (+27) 31 201 0788

Fax: (+27) 31 201 9425

Email: admin1@sigmaintl.co.za

Website:

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The difference between consulates found in Durban 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 Philippines in South Africa besides Durban

Philippine Consulate in Cape Town, South Africa 20 Main Road, St James P O Box 5 Muizenberg, 7945 Cape Town South Africa
Email: - Tel: (+27) 21-788-9261 - Website:

Philippine Honorary Consulate in Durban, South Africa - #36 Stephen Diamini Road (formerly Essenwood Road) - Durban 4001 - South Africa
Email: admin1@sigmaintl.co.za - Tel: (+27) 31 201 0788 - Website:

Or the embassy of Philippines in South Africa

Philippine Embassy in Pretoria, South Africa 54 Nicolson St. Muckleneuk, 0181, Pretoria P.O. Box 2562 Brooklyn Square 0075 Pretoria South Africa
Email: pretoriape@mweb.co.za - Tel: (+27) 12 346-0451 (+27) 12 346-0452 - Website: mzone.mweb.co.za/residents/pretoriape/

Consulate Appointment in Durban

Most consulates in Durban need visitors to make an appointment for a visit. Call or email the consulate of Philippines in Durban 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 Durban 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 Philippines.

Moreover, when you apply for a visa at the consulate in Durban please note that many embassies and consulates can ask you to show proof of a valid travel insurance with extensive coverage.