CONTACT US
Contact numbers
Telephone : +61 2 6272 7300 (Currently not working. To reach us by phone please call +61 (0)408 696 993 Mon-Fri 08:30- 17:00)
Emergency Number: After Hours Consular Assistance to South African Citizens:+61 (0)408 696 993
Physical address
Email Addresses
Political Section: info.canberra@dirco.gov.za
Consular Services: immigration.canberra@dirco.gov.za
Trade & Investment: satrade@optusnet.com.au
BUSINESS HOURS
Monday to Thursday:
8.30 am – 17:00
Friday:
8.30 am – 15:00
Consular Appointments
Monday to Friday:
8.30 am – 12:00 pm (By appointment only) No walk ins accepted
Public Holidays for 2026
The South African High Commission Canberra will observe the following Public Holidays in 2026:
01 January | New Year’s Day |
26 January | Australia Day |
09 March | Canberra Day |
03 April | Good Friday |
06 April | Easter Monday |
27 April | Freedom Day |
01 May | Workers Day |
01 June | Reconciliation Day |
08 June | King’s Birthday |
10 August | Women’s Day (in lieu) |
05 October | Labour Day |
25 December | Christmas Day |