Libya - Consulate of South Africa in Benghazi

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


Sorry there is no consulate of South Africa in Benghazi !

However, South Africa could have more than one consulate in Libya besides Benghazi.

When South Africa has more consulates located in Libya ouside of Benghazi you can find them mentioned below.

Otherwise you can also contact the embassy of South Africa in Libya of which you will find details also below.


The difference between consulates found in Benghazi 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 South Africa in Libya besides Benghazi

Or the embassy of South Africa in Libya

South African Embassy in Tripoli, Libya, Al-Jamhuriyah Street, Al-Qadisiyah Square, Bin Ashour, P. O. Box 1230, Tripoli, Libya
Email: sifubanc@dirco.gov.za - Tel: (+218) 21 333 7006 and (+218) 21 444 7225 - Website:

Consulate Appointment in Benghazi

Most consulates in Benghazi need visitors to make an appointment for a visit. Call or email the consulate of South Africa in Benghazi 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 Benghazi 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 Libya or South Africa.

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