Switzerland - Consulate of South Africa in Zurich |
You are a Swiss citizen or you are from South Africa and are looking for information on the consulate of South Africa in Zurich situated in Switzerland. A consulate in Zurich could be a small honorary consulate or a bigger consulate general of South Africa. It all depends on the importance of Zurich and Switzerland in the relationships with the government of South Africa.
Sorry there is no consulate of South Africa in Zurich !
However, South Africa could have more than one consulate in Switzerland besides Zurich.
When South Africa has more consulates located in Switzerland ouside of Zurich you can find them mentioned below.
Otherwise you can also contact the embassy of South Africa in Switzerland of which you will find details also below.
The difference between consulates found in Zurich 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 Switzerland besides Zurich
South African Consulate in Geneva, Switzerland - Rue du Rhone 65 - 1204 Geneva - SwitzerlandEmail: consulargeneva@dirco.gov.za - Tel: (+41) (0) 22 849 54 54 - Website: safricaun.ch
Or the embassy of South Africa in Switzerland
South African Embassy in Bern, Switzerland,
Alpenstrasse 29,
3000 Berne 6,
Switzerland
Email: bern.admin@dirco.gov.za - Tel: (+41) 31 350 13 13 - Website: www.southafrica.ch
Consulate Appointment in Zurich
Most consulates in Zurich need visitors to make an appointment for a visit. Call or email the consulate of South Africa in Zurich 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 Zurich 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 Switzerland or South Africa.
Moreover, when you apply for a visa at the consulate
in Zurich please note that many embassies and consulates can ask you to show proof of a valid travel insurance with extensive coverage.