South African High Commission in New Delhi
Complete guide to the South African High Commission in New Delhi, India. As a Commonwealth country, India hosts a High Commission rather than an embassy. This page covers passport renewal, consular services, visa applications, contact details, and appointment information for South Africans in India.
Contact Information
Address
South African High Commission
B-18, Vasant Marg
Vasant Vihar
New Delhi 110 057
India
Phone & Email
Phone: +91 11 2614 9411
Fax: +91 11 2614 9402
Website: dirco.gov.za/newdelhi/
DIRCO emergency (24hr): +27 12 351 1000
Opening Hours
Office: Mon-Fri 08:30-16:30
Consular: Mon-Fri 09:00-12:00
Closed on Indian & South African public holidays
Jurisdiction
The New Delhi High Commission covers all of India, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, Nepal, Bhutan, and the Maldives.
Services Available
Passport Services
- Passport renewals
- New/first passport applications
- Child passport applications
- Emergency Travel Certificates (BI-123)
Civil Registration & Consular
- Birth, marriage, death registration
- Citizenship applications
- Document authentication
- Police clearance fingerprinting
- Notarial services
- Visa applications (visiting SA)
Passport Renewal in India
South African passport renewals in India are processed through the High Commission in New Delhi. Contact the consular section to confirm whether VFS Global is available for your location, or if applications must be submitted directly at the mission.
Step-by-Step: Renewing Your SA Passport in India
- Contact the High Commission consular section for an appointment
- Gather documents: current passport, South African ID (Smart ID or green ID book), completed application form
- Attend in person for biometric capture (photo & fingerprints)
- Pay the fee: R1,200 (standard 32-page) or R2,400 (maxi 48-page) — payable in equivalent INR
- Processing: approximately 6-8 weeks (application sent to DHA Pretoria)
- Collect passport from the High Commission
Standard 32-page
R1,200
~6-8 weeks
Maxi 48-page
R2,400
~6-8 weeks
Emergency Travel Cert
R140
1-2 working days
South Africans in India
India and South Africa share strong diplomatic, trade, and cultural ties as fellow BRICS members. The South African community in India includes business professionals, students, and expats working across major cities including Delhi, Mumbai, Bangalore, and Chennai. Trade between the two countries is significant, with South Africa being one of India's largest trading partners in Africa.