The Honorary Consulate of South Africa in Linz is a volunteer-run office led by honorary consul Harald Rath. It assists South African citizens in Upper Austria; passport and visa applications go to the South African Embassy in Vienna.
Contact Details
| Address | POS Industries Holding GmbH, Rainerstraße 25, 4020 Linz, Austria |
| Telephone | +43 732 600785 |
| h.rath@pos-industries.com | |
| Head of Mission | Harald Rath, Honorary Consul |
| Consular district | Upper Austria |
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | By appointment |
| Tuesday | By appointment |
| Wednesday | By appointment |
| Thursday | By appointment |
| Friday | By appointment |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Visits by appointment only. Please call or e-mail before you go.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: POS Industries Holding GmbH, Rainerstraße 25, 4020 Linz.
- Appointment only: contact the honorary consul to agree on a time.
The South African honorary consul in Linz
Since 2025, Harald Rath has looked after South African interests in Upper Austria. There are no fixed public hours, so arrange a meeting first. Before travelling there, call +43 732 600785 and e-mail h.rath@pos-industries.com to check that someone is available.
Passports and visas: who is responsible?
Good to know: Austrian citizens need no visa for South Africa and must travel with a passport. Formal consular services – passports, certificates and visas – are provided by the consular section of the South African Embassy in Vienna.
South African missions in Austria
- Vienna – Embassy of South Africa
- Graz – Honorary Consulate (Styria)
- Innsbruck – Honorary Consulate (Tyrol)
- Linz – Honorary Consulate (Upper Austria) (this page)
- Salzburg – Honorary Consulate (Salzburg)
- St. Pölten – Honorary Consulate (Lower Austria)
Frequently asked questions about the Honorary Consulate of South Africa in Linz
Can I get a South African passport at the honorary consulate in Linz?
The consular section of the South African Embassy in Vienna handles South African passports; the honorary consulate does not issue them.
How can I reach the Linz honorary consulate of South Africa?
By phone on +43 732 600785 or by e-mail to h.rath@pos-industries.com.
Is the honorary consulate in Linz responsible for my region?
Upper Austria.
Details checked on 8 October 2026. Sources: Austrian Federal Ministry for European and International Affairs (BMEIA) – directory of consular representations, BMEIA travel information. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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