South Africa is represented in Australia by its high commission in Canberra and an honorary consul.
Offices of South Africa in Australia
Open an office to see its full address, opening hours by day, the area it serves and how to contact it.
Honorary consuls of South Africa
Honorary consuls are appointed by South Africa to help its citizens locally. They can assist in emergencies and with some certificates, but rarely issue passports or visas.
Consular services of South Africa for people in Australia
South Africa's official channels list 11 services for people in Australia. Each one shows where to apply, what to bring and the fees when they are published.
- Birth registration and birth certificatesRegister the birth of a child born abroad to a South African parent (within 30 days under the Births and Deaths Registration Act) or obtain a copy, extract, amendment or re-issue of a South African birth certificate.
- Smart ID card (first issue and re-issue)South African citizens abroad apply for a first ID card (free) or a re-issue (paid).
- Adult passport (new or replacement)South African citizens in Australia apply for a new adult passport (tourist 32-page or maxi 48-page) at a Department of Home Affairs services centre, with fingerprints taken at the appointment.
- Child passport (under 16)Passport for a South African child under 16, applied for with both parents present.
- Lost, damaged or stolen passport replacementReplacement passports for South Africans whose passport is lost, damaged or stolen.
- Visa for South AfricaForeign nationals who need a visa to visit, study, work or stay in South Africa apply in person at the High Commission in Canberra; about twenty visa types are listed.
Other services listed by South Africa
- Renunciation of South African citizenshipSouth African citizens in Australia who wish to renounce citizenship can apply through the High Commission in Canberra. Official page
- Change of surname or forename and amendment of personal particularsSouth Africans abroad can have personal particulars amended and apply for major or minor surname changes and forename changes through the High Commission in Canberra. Official page
- Death registration and death certificatesThe High Commission in Canberra lists registration of deaths and issue of death certificates among its services for South Africans who die in Australia. Official page
- Marriage and divorce registration, marriage certificates and Certificate of Non-ImpedimentThe High Commission in Canberra lists registration of marriages and divorces that took place abroad, marriage certificates and the Certificate of Non-Impediment (needed by a South African marrying abroad) among its services. Official page
- Emergency Travel CertificateA short-term travel document listed among the services of the High Commission in Canberra for South Africans who cannot obtain a regular passport in time. Official page
Before you contact South Africa's missions
Office details come from the Australian Government's diplomatic and consular lists and each country's official pages, last checked on 24 octubre 2026. Opening hours, fees and requirements change without notice, so confirm with the office before you travel or send documents.
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