Pakistan - Consulate of South Africa in Karachi

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

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South African Consulate in Karachi, Pakistan Karachi Pakistan

Tel: (+92) 21 3454 8077

Fax: (+92) 21 3454 8076 (+92) 21 3454 2579

Email: gml@cyber.net.pk

Website:

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The difference between consulates found in Karachi 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 Pakistan besides Karachi

South African Consulate in Karachi, Pakistan Karachi Pakistan
Email: gml@cyber.net.pk - Tel: (+92) 21 3454 8077 - Website:

South African Consulate in Lahore, Pakistan Lahore Pakistan
Email: ssa@treetonline.com - Tel: (+92) 42 586 5947 (+92) 42 515 6567 / 8 - Website:

Or the embassy of South Africa in Pakistan

South African High Commission in Islamabad, 48 Khayabane-e-Iqbal (also known as Margalla), Sector F-8/2, Islamabad, Pakistan
Email: xhosa@comsats.net.pk - Tel: (+92) 51 226 2354 / 5 / 6 and (+92) 51 225 0411 / 2 - Website:

Consulate Appointment in Karachi

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

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