Portugal - Consulate of South Africa in Funchal

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

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South African Consulate in Funchal, Portugal Hotel Madeira Carlton Largo Antonio Nobre 1 9000 Funchal Portugal

Tel: (+351) 29 122 3521

Fax: (+351) 29 122 7314

Email: peter.booth@pestana.com

Website:

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The difference between consulates found in Funchal 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 Portugal besides Funchal

South African Consulate in Funchal, Portugal Hotel Madeira Carlton Largo Antonio Nobre 1 9000 Funchal Portugal
Email: peter.booth@pestana.com - Tel: (+351) 29 122 3521 - Website:

South African Consulate in Porto, Portugal Rua do Padroo, 303 - 2nd Andar 4150-599, Foz, Porto Portugal
Email: consulado@amandla.com.pt - Tel: (+351) 226 165 330 - Website:

Or the embassy of South Africa in Portugal

South African Embassy in Lisbon, Portugal, Avenida Luis Bivar 10, 1069-024 Lisbon, Portugal
Email: consular@embaixada-africadosul.pt - Tel: (+351) 21 319 2200 - Website: www.embaixada-africadosul.pt

Consulate Appointment in Funchal

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

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