South Africa - Consulate of Switzerland in Cape Town |
You are a South African citizen or you are from Switzerland and are looking for information on the consulate of Switzerland in Cape Town situated in South Africa. A consulate in Cape Town could be a small honorary consulate or a bigger consulate general of Switzerland. It all depends on the importance of Cape Town and South Africa in the relationships with the government of Switzerland.
Consulate General of Switzerland in Cape Town, South Africa - No. 1 Thibault Square 26th Floor - (Cm. Long Str/Hans Strijdom Ave) - Cape Town 8001 - South Africa / - NO VISA SERVICE -
Tel: (+27) 021 400 75 00
Fax:
Email: capetown@eda.admin.ch
Website: eda.admin.ch/capetown
The difference between consulates found in Cape Town 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 Switzerland in South Africa besides Cape Town
Consulate General of Switzerland in Cape Town, South Africa - No. 1 Thibault Square 26th Floor - (Cm. Long Str/Hans Strijdom Ave) - Cape Town 8001 - South Africa / - NO VISA SERVICE -Email: capetown@eda.admin.ch - Tel: (+27) 021 400 75 00 - Website: eda.admin.ch/capetown
Consulate of Switzerland in Durban, South Africa - Flat 1, Retford Hall - 151 Lena Ahrens Road - Glenwood - Durban 4001 - South Africa / - NO VISA SERVICE -
Email: durban@honrep.ch - Tel: (+27) 012 452 06 60 - Website: eda.admin.ch/pretoria
Or the embassy of Switzerland in South Africa
Swiss Embassy Branch Office in Cape Town, South Africa
Nr 1, Thibault Square
26th Floor (Old BP Building)
cnr Long and Hans Strijdom Streets
P O Box 1546
Cape Town 8000
South Africa
Email: vertretung@cap.rep.admin.ch
- Tel: (+27) 21 418 36 69
- Website:
Swiss Embassy in Pretoria, South Africa
225 Veale Street
Parc Nouveau
New Muckleneuk 0181
P.O. Box 2508, Brooklyn Square
Pretoria 0075
South Africa
Email: vertretung@pre.rep.admin.ch
trade@pre.rep.admin.ch - Tel: (+27) 12 452 06 60
- Website: www.eda.admin.ch/pretoria
Consulate Appointment in Cape Town
Most consulates in Cape Town need visitors to make an appointment for a visit. Call or email the consulate of Switzerland in Cape Town 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 Cape Town 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 South Africa or Switzerland.
Moreover, when you apply for a visa at the consulate
in Cape Town please note that many embassies and consulates can ask you to show proof of a valid travel insurance with extensive coverage.
