The Honorary Consulate of South Africa in Cambridge is a local point of contact for South African citizens and for business and cultural links with South Africa.
Contact Details
| Address | c/o Haviland Limited, Future Business Centre, The Guildhall, Market Square, Cambridge CB2 3QJ, United Kingdom |
| Bassim.haidar@channelit.net | |
| Head of Mission | Bassim Haidar, Honorary consul |
| Consular district | East Anglia |
Opening Hours
The honorary consul does not keep public office hours – visits are by appointment only.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: c/o Haviland Limited, Future Business Centre, The Guildhall, Market Square, Cambridge CB2 3QJ.
- No public opening hours: call or e-mail before you go.
About the honorary consulate in Cambridge
The honorary consul in Cambridge is a volunteer representative of South Africa, usually a local business or civic figure. The honorary consul listed by the FCDO is Bassim Haidar. Opening times are not published; agree on a time by phone or e-mail before you go. Before travelling there, e-mail Bassim.haidar@channelit.net to check that someone is available.
According to the UK Foreign Office (FCDO) list, the honorary consulate is responsible for East Anglia. The office is located in England. The high commission in London is roughly 80 km away.
British citizens do not need a visa for short tourist stays in South Africa (up to 90 days); a valid passport is required. Details: UK government travel advice – entry requirements.
Where do I apply for a passport or visa?
Binding consular acts – passports, visas, certificates – are the responsibility of the South African High Commission in London.
Closing days
Expect the honorary consulate to be closed on UK bank holidays such as Easter Monday and the late summer bank holiday as well as on the South African national day: 27 April. If your visit falls close to a holiday, confirm by phone or e-mail.
Where else is South Africa represented in the United Kingdom?
- London – High Commission of South Africa
- Angmering – Honorary Consulate
- Birmingham – Honorary Consulate
- Cambridge – Honorary Consulate (this page)
- Cardiff – Honorary Consulate
- Glasgow – Honorary Consulate
- Leeds – Honorary Consulate
- Nottingham – Honorary Consulate
- Preston – Honorary Consulate
- Trowbridge – Honorary Consulate
FAQ: the South African honorary consul in Cambridge
Does the Cambridge honorary consulate issue passports or visas?
For a new South African passport, contact the South African High Commission in London.
How do I contact the South African honorary consul in Cambridge?
By e-mail to bassim.haidar@channelit.net.
Who runs the South African honorary office in Cambridge?
Bassim Haidar, according to the FCDO list of honorary consulates.
Is the Cambridge honorary office responsible for my area?
Its consular district is East Anglia.
Do Britons need a visa to visit South Africa?
No, not for short tourist stays (up to 90 days) – a valid passport is required.
Details checked on 10 October 2026. Sources: UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office – honorary consulates in the UK (October 2026), UK government foreign travel advice – entry requirements for South Africa. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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