Argentina - Consulate of South Africa in Mar del Plata

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


Sorry there is no consulate of South Africa in Mar del Plata !

However, South Africa could have more than one consulate in Argentina besides Mar del Plata.

When South Africa has more consulates located in Argentina ouside of Mar del Plata you can find them mentioned below.

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


The difference between consulates found in Mar del Plata 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 Argentina besides Mar del Plata

South African Consulate in Comodoro Rivadavia, Argentina Casilla de Correo 50 9000 Comodoro Rivadavia Argentina
Email: - Tel: (+54) (297) 455-8692 - Website:

Or the embassy of South Africa in Argentina

South African Embassy in Buenos Aires, Argentina Ayenida Marcelo T de Alvear 590 Piso 8 1058 Buenos Aires Argentina
Email: embasa@ciudad.com.ar saembarg.dha@redynet.com.ar - Tel: (+54) 11 4317 2900 - Website: www.embajadasurafrica.org.ar

Consulate Appointment in Mar del Plata

Most consulates in Mar del Plata need visitors to make an appointment for a visit. Call or email the consulate of South Africa in Mar del Plata 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 Mar del Plata 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 Argentina or South Africa.

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