The Honorary Consulate of South Africa in Gdansk is a volunteer-run office that assists South African citizens in the area; passport and visa applications go to the South African Embassy in Warsaw.
Contact Details
| Address | ul. Świętokrzyska 73, 80-180 Gdansk, Poland |
| Telephone | +48 58 320 94 77 |
| consulate@vm.com.pl | |
| Head of Mission | Janusz Kazimierz Popaszkiewicz, Honorary Consul |
Opening Hours
No regular opening hours are published. Contact the consulate by phone or e-mail to arrange a visit.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: ul. Świętokrzyska 73, 80-180 Gdansk.
- By arrangement: arrange a meeting by phone or e-mail first.
What does the honorary consul in Gdansk do?
In Gdansk, South African citizens can turn to the honorary consul for practical help and information. Janusz Kazimierz Popaszkiewicz holds the post, according to the Polish Foreign Ministry. There are no published opening hours, so arrange a meeting first. To arrange a visit, call +48 58 320 94 77 and e-mail consulate@vm.com.pl.
Gdansk is in the Pomeranian Voivodeship. The embassy in Warsaw is roughly 285 km away.
Polish citizens do not need a visa for short tourist stays in South Africa (up to 30 days), according to the Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs; a valid passport is required. The Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs publishes the current entry rules in its travel advice (in Polish); check it before booking.
Which South African office issues passports and visas?
Passports and other formal consular services for South African citizens are handled by the South African Embassy in Warsaw.
Holidays and closures
The honorary consulate is normally closed on Polish public holidays; the South African national day (27 April) usually means a closure too. Many missions also close on their own national and religious holidays – call ahead.
South Africa’s offices in Poland
- Warsaw – Embassy of South Africa
- Gdansk – Honorary Consulate (this page)
- Katowice – Honorary Consulate
FAQ: the South African honorary consul in Gdansk
Where do I renew my South African passport if I live near Gdansk?
The honorary consulate cannot issue passports – contact the South African Embassy in Warsaw.
How can I reach the Gdansk honorary office of South Africa?
By phone on +48 58 320 94 77 or by e-mail to consulate@vm.com.pl.
Who is the South African honorary consul in Gdansk?
Janusz Kazimierz Popaszkiewicz, according to the Polish Foreign Ministry’s list of foreign missions (September 2026).
Do Polish citizens need a visa for South Africa?
No, not for short tourist stays (up to 30 days) – a valid passport is required.
Details checked on 12 October 2026. Sources: Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs – list of consular posts in Poland (15 September 2026), Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs – travel advice for South Africa (Odyseusz). Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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