South African Embassy Services
South African embassies, high commissions, and consulates provide a range of consular services to South African citizens abroad and foreign nationals seeking to visit South Africa. Services are managed by the Department of International Relations and Cooperation (DIRCO) and the Department of Home Affairs (DHA).
Passport Renewal
Renew your South African passport (green mamba) abroad. DHA Live Capture system, fees, processing times, and requirements for adults and children.
Learn MoreVisa Requirements
Apply for a South African visa. Visitor, business, work, study, medical, and retired person visas. Application process, documents required, and VFS Global centres.
Learn MoreDocument Authentication
Authenticate and apostille documents for international use. South Africa is a Hague Convention member. Education certificates, marriage certificates, and commercial documents.
Learn MoreBirth Registration
Register the birth of a South African citizen born abroad with the Department of Home Affairs. Required within 30 days. Documentation and process guide.
Learn MoreCitizenship Services
South African citizenship by birth, descent, and naturalisation. Dual citizenship restrictions under the SA Citizenship Act. Retention and resumption of citizenship.
Learn MoreEmergency Travel
Emergency Travel Certificates (ETCs) for South Africans who lose their passports abroad or need urgent travel documents. DIRCO 24-hour Operations Centre.
Learn MoreAdditional Consular Services
Marriage Registration
Register a marriage abroad or obtain certified copies of South African marriage certificates for use overseas.
Death Registration
Register the death of a South African citizen abroad and arrange repatriation of remains if needed.
Voting Abroad
Register as an overseas voter at your nearest mission and participate in South African national elections.
Police Clearance
Assistance with obtaining South African Police Clearance Certificates (PCCs) from abroad through SAPS.
Find Your Nearest South African Embassy
Contact a South African diplomatic mission to confirm service availability and book an appointment