India - Consulate of South Africa in Chennai

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

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South African Honorary Consulate in Chennai, India - 234 N. S. C. Bose Road - Chennai 600 001 - India

Tel: (+91) 44 2530 6789

Fax: (+91) 44 2530 6222

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Website:

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The difference between consulates found in Chennai 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 India besides Chennai

South African Honorary Consulate in Chandigarh, India - House No 545 - Sector 10 - Chandigarh - India
Email: - Tel: (+91) 172 274 4435 - Website:

South African Honorary Consulate in Chennai, India - 234 N. S. C. Bose Road - Chennai 600 001 - India
Email: - Tel: (+91) 44 2530 6789 - Website:

South African Honorary Consulate in Kolkata, India - THIS CONSULATE IS TEMPORARILY CLOSED -
Email: newdelhi.dha@dirco.gov.za - Tel: (+91) 11 2 614 9411 (Embassy in New Delhi) - Website:

South African Consulate General in Mumbai, India - 9th Floor, Urmi Estate - 95 Ganpatrao Kadam Marg Lower Parel (W) - Mumbai - 400 013 - India
Email: mumbai.dha@dirco.gov.za - Tel: (+91) 22 2495 0494 & (+91) 22 2495 5176 - Website:

Or the embassy of South Africa in India

South African High Commission in New Delhi, India B18 Vasant Marg Vasant Vihar New Delhi 110 057 India
Email: - Tel: (+91) 11 2614 9411 to 19 - Website:

Consulate Appointment in Chennai

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

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