Mozambique - Consulate of South Africa in Maputo

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


Sorry there is no consulate of South Africa in Maputo !

However, South Africa could have more than one consulate in Mozambique besides Maputo.

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

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


The difference between consulates found in Maputo 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 Mozambique besides Maputo

Or the embassy of South Africa in Mozambique

South African High Commission in Maputo, Mozambique, Avenida Eduardo Mondlane 41, Caixa Postal 1120, Maputo Mozambique
Email: sahcmaputoenquiries@dirco.gov.za - Tel: (+258) 21 243 000 - Website: www.dirco.gov.za/maputo/

Consulate Appointment in Maputo

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

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