How to find us
The German Embassy Pretoria is located in Arcadia, Pretoria. Our Visa and Consular Section is in Hatfield (please see maps on right for more information).
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German Embassy
(© German Embassy Pretoria)
Physical address
180 Blackwood St.
Arcadia
Pretoria
0083
Postal address
P.O.Box 2023
Pretoria
0001
Tel: +27 (0)12 427 8900
To visit our offices, please refer to the map on right and written directions below.
Please note, that the Embassy will be closed on following public holidays (German and South African). On these days no appointments for visa/passport applications or other consular services are available.
Public Holidays 2013
Directions to the Embassy and the Consular Section
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From N14 East, Danie Joubert Freeway:
- Follow N14 East and continue as it joins N1 North to Pretoria
Take Exit 145 direction M2/Pretoria
This road becomes Pretorius Street (N4 highway)
Continue on Pretorius to Beckett Street
Right turn at Beckett Street
Left turn at Church Street (first intersection)
Right turn at Blackwood (second street after turn)
Embassy is up the hill on the right hand side
From N1 highway (north & south):
- Take Exit 145 direction M2/Pretoria
This road becomes Pretorius Street (N4 highway)
Continue on Pretorius to Beckett Street
Right turn at Beckett Street
Left turn at Church Street (first intersection)
Right turn at Blackwood (second street after turn)
Embassy is up the hill on the right hand side
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From N14 East, Danie Joubert Freeway:
- Follow N14 East and continue as it joins N1 North to Pretoria
Take Exit 145 direction M2/Pretoria
This road becomes Pretorius Street (N4 highway)
Cross End Street and Richard Street
After Richard Street, the Consulate is in the middle of the block on the left side,
1267 Pretorius Street, Hadesfield
From N1 highway (north & south):
- Take Exit 145 direction M2/Pretoria
This road becomes Pretorius Street (N4 highway)
Cross End Street and Richard Street
After Richard Street, the Consulate is in the middle of the block on the left side,
1267 Pretorius Street, Hadesfield
Parking:
There are six customer parking bays available at the "Hadefields Office Park" (first come first serve basis). For visitors with disabilities we can book a parking bay. In this case, please contact us by telephone or e-mail.
Opening hours and contact details of the German Embassy Pretoria
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Consular jurisdiction: Free State, Gauteng, KwaZulu-Natal, Limpopo, North West, Mpumalanga, as well as the Kingdoms of Lesotho and Swaziland.
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There are no public visiting hours at the Embassy. Please ensure you have an appointment with an Embassy official in order to access the premises.
The Visa and Consular sections are not located at Blackwood Street.
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Contact us via e-mail
- Address
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180 Blackwood Street, Arcadia, Pretoria
- Phone:
- +27 (0)12 427 8900
- Fax:
- +27 (0)12 343 9401
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In case of emergency, please contact us as follows:
Embassy Pretoria
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Mon - Thu | 07:30-16:30 |
Friday | 07:30-13:30
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Telephone | +27 (0)12 427 8900 |
After hours: | +27 (0)83 325 2694 (also via sms)
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Please note that this number should only be used by German citizens in cases of emergency, not for visa enquiries. |
Consulate General Cape Town
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Mon - Thu | 07:30-16:45 |
Friday
| 07:30-13:30
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Telephone | +27 (0)21 405 3000
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After hours | +27 (0)83 325 6513 (also via sms)
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Please note that this number should only be used by German citizens in cases of emergency, not for visa enquiries. |
South African emergency numbers
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Police
| 10111
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Ambulance
| 10177
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Please take note that the collection times for visas at the German Embassy Pretoria will change from June 3!
Application submissions only after prior booking online or via phone
0861 00 22 45 (Mon-Fri, 8:00-17:00).
Online Appointments
Opening Hours Applications: |
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Monday-Friday | 07:30 - 12:00 |
Collections (Counter 1) |
Monday-Friday
| 12:00 - 13:00
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From June 3:
Monday-Thursday | 13:30 - 15:30
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Public Holidays 2013 |
- Comment
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Parking:
There are six customer parking bays available at the "Hadefields Office Park" (first come first serve basis). For visitors with disabilities we can book a parking bay. In this case, please contact us by telephone or e-mail.
- Address
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1267 Pretorius Street "Hadefields Office Park", Hatfield, Pretoria 0083
Directions
- Fax:
- +27 (0)12 427 8984 (please do not send any documents prior to application submission)
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Passport Section
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Online appointments (no fee)
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Opening hours for applicants (appointment required):
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Monday - Friday | 08:00-12:00 |
Passport collection (no appointment required): |
Monday - Thursday | 11:00-12:00 |
Telephone enquiries: |
Monday - Thursday
| 13:00-15:00 |
Telephone | +27 (0)12 427 8976 +27 (0)12 427 8978 |
Public Holidays 2013 |
Reception |
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Opening hours for consular matters (excluding passport and visa issues):
No appointment required for: - Certification of signatures and copies
- Translation of drivers licenses
- "Lebensbescheinigung"
Please make an appointment for the following consular services: - Registration of births
- Name declarations
- other civil status matters (e.g. adoption, divorce)
- Notarisation (e.g. certificate of inheritance, acknowledgement of paternity) |
Monday - Friday | 10:00-12:00 |
Enquiries via telephone and e-mail:
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Monday - Thursday
| 08:00-10:00 and 13:00-16:00 |
Friday | 08:00-10:00 |
Telephone | +27 (0)12 427 8977 |
Contact via e-mail
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- Comment
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Parking:
There are six customer parking bays available at the "Hadefields Office Park" (first come first serve basis). For visitors with disabilities we can book a parking bay. In this case, please contact us by telephone or e-mail.
- Address
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1267 Pretorius Street "Hadefields Office Park", Hatfield, Pretoria 0083
Directions
- Phone:
- +27 (0)12 427 8977
