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Please note that until further notice the Consular Section only accepts payments for the processing of documents via bank transfer electronic payment (no cash!). Before making the application fee transfer online, please ensure whether your passport nationality is required to pay the visa fee, as the payment is non-refundable. More information you will find under:

www.dha.gov.za/index.php/immigration-services/exempt-countries

The bank details are as follows:

BANK AUSTRIA CREDITANSTALT (12000)

IBAN: AT511200000272160303

SWIFT CODE: BKAUATWW

IMPORTANT NOTICES

as of 17 February 2025  Consular hours 08:30- 12:00

Immigration (Visa-, study-, work- applications)

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday (No appointment is required)

Appointments needed for Permanent Residence applications On Wednesdays the Consular section is closed to the public.

Civic Services to submit and collect by appointments only via e-mail: vienna.consular@dirco.gov.za

      • Passport application
      • Application for Identity document
      • Registration (Birth, death, Marriage)
      • Application Renunciation
      • Police Clearance (fingerprinting)
      • Letter of No Impediment
      • Application for Retention

The following Consular Services by appointments only via email: vienna.consular@dirco.gov.za

      • Authentication of public documents
      • Certifying copies of original documents

Take note: No copies are made for members of the public

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