Saudi Arabia - Consulate of South Africa in Dhahran |
You are a Saudi Arabian citizen or you are from South Africa and are looking for information on the consulate of South Africa in Dhahran situated in Saudi Arabia. A consulate in Dhahran could be a small honorary consulate or a bigger consulate general of South Africa. It all depends on the importance of Dhahran and Saudi Arabia in the relationships with the government of South Africa.
Sorry there is no consulate of South Africa in Dhahran !
However, South Africa could have more than one consulate in Saudi Arabia besides Dhahran.
When South Africa has more consulates located in Saudi Arabia ouside of Dhahran you can find them mentioned below.
Otherwise you can also contact the embassy of South Africa in Saudi Arabia of which you will find details also below.
The difference between consulates found in Dhahran 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 Saudi Arabia besides Dhahran
South African Consulate General in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia Villa No. 73, Abdullah Al-Khail Street Al-Khalidiya District P. O. Box 12737 21483 Jeddah Saudi ArabiaEmail: - Tel: (+966) 2 606 0299 / 4714 - Website: www.southafrica.com.sa
Or the embassy of South Africa in Saudi Arabia
South African Embassy in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia
150 King Khalid Road
Umm Al-Hammam District (East)
P. O. Box 94006
Riyadh 11693
Saudi Arabia
Email: riyadh.info@dirco.gov.za
riyadh.consular@dirco.gov.za - Tel: (+966) 1 422 9716 / 18 / 20
- Website:
Consulate Appointment in Dhahran
Most consulates in Dhahran need visitors to make an appointment for a visit. Call or email the consulate of South Africa in Dhahran 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 Dhahran 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 Saudi Arabia or South Africa.
Moreover, when you apply for a visa at the consulate
in Dhahran please note that many embassies and consulates can ask you to show proof of a valid travel insurance with extensive coverage.