Embassy of South Africa in Bern
If you are living or residing in Bern and planning a trip to South Africa, you may want to know
the address, phone or office hours of the Embassy of South Africa in Bern.
This information is for:
- Swiss passport holders living in Bern
- South African passports traveling/working or living in Bern
- Foreign passports currently residing in Bern
Embassy Information
| Address: | Alpenstrasse 29 Ch-3006 Bern |
| Phone: | +41 31 350 13 13 |
| Fax: | +41 31 351 39 44 |
| Email: | [email protected] |
| Website: | |
| Office hours: | |
| Current time in Bern | 03:21 AM Thursday, January 23 2025-01-23 (GMT +0100) |
| Current time in South Africa | 04:21 AM Thursday, January 23 2025-01-23 (GMT +0200) |
The following services may be available at the Embassy:
- Issuance/renewal of passports
- Document notarization
- Issuing visas to South Africa
- Offering assistance in case of emergencies for South African citizens
Fast Facts:
- Distance: The distance between Bern and Pretoria is 8723.78 km (5420.70 miles). The average travel time is 18 hours 10 minutes.
- Time difference: Bern is 1:00 hours behind Pretoria. When the time is 03:54 on November, Monday 18 in Bern, it is 04:54 on November, Monday 18 in Pretoria
Map and Directions
Get directions to the Embassy of South Africa in Bern.
Distance from city center
1.14 km ( 0.71 miles)
Nearest airport
Bern Airport (BRN)
Distance to airport
4.81 kms
Office Hours
| Date | Office hours | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Sunday (Today, November 17, 2024) | Closed | |
| Monday (November 18, 2024) | 09:00 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 17:00 | |
| Tuesday (November 19, 2024) | 09:00 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 17:00 | |
| Wednesday (November 20, 2024) | 09:00 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 17:00 | |
| Thursday (November 21, 2024) | 09:00 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 17:00 | |
| Friday (November 22, 2024) | 09:00 - 12:00 - 13:30 - 17:00 | |
| Saturday (November 23, 2024) | Closed |
Frequently asked questions, answered
1. Where is the embassy of South Africa located?
It is located at Alpenstrasse 29 Ch-3006 Bern. Coordinates: (7.4578211, 46.94167239999999).
2. How do I contact the South Africa Embassy in Bern?
You can contact the embassy by phone at: +41 31 350 13 13. The working hours are from Monday – Thursday: 08:00 – 12:30 / 13:15 – 17:15 Friday: 08:00 – 14:15 except official holidays in South Africa and Switzerland.
3. Is the embassy open now?
No, it is closed now. The current time in Bern is 03:21.
Do you need a travel visa?
Disclaimers:
This is NOT the official website of the Embassy of South Africa in Bern.
This website is for informational/reference purposes only.
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