Germany
South African Embassy in Berlin
Complete guide to the South African Embassy in Berlin, Germany. Passport services, visa applications, citizenship, birth registration, and consular assistance for South Africans.
Contact Information
Address
Tiergartenstrasse 18, 10785 Berlin
Phone & Email
Phone: +49 30 22073 0
Email: berlin.consular@dirco.gov.za
Emergency: +27 12 351 1000
Opening Hours
Mon-Fri: 08:00-16:30; Visa: Tue & Thu 09:00-11:00
Appointments
All consular services are by appointment only. Contact the mission to book.
Services Available
Passport Services
- New passport applications
- Passport renewals
- Child passport applications
- Emergency Travel Certificates
- Doorstep delivery (Berlin)
Identity Documents
- Smart ID card applications (Live Capture available)
- ID document services
- Temporary ID certificates
Civil Registration
- Birth registration (SA citizenship by descent)
- Marriage registration
- Death registration
- Unabridged birth certificates
Other Services
- Visa applications (visiting SA)
- Citizenship retention applications
- Notarial services
- Document authentication
South Africans in Germany
Germany is home to a growing community of South Africans South Africans. Major communities exist in Berlin, Frankfurt, Munich, Hamburg, and Cologne. The Embassy serves as a vital link to home for passport, citizenship, and consular services.
Frequently Asked Questions
Contact the Embassy to book an appointment for passport renewal. Bring your current passport, ID, two photos, and payment. Doorstep delivery is available in Berlin since November 2025.
Yes, all consular services at the South African Embassy in Berlin are by appointment only. Contact the mission by email at berlin.consular@dirco.gov.za or by phone to schedule your visit.
Yes, if your child was born in Germany and at least one parent is a South African citizen, you can register the birth at the Embassy. Bring the original germany birth certificate, parents' SA IDs/passports, and completed DHA-24 form. Processing takes approximately 4 months.