The Honorary Consulate of South Africa in Stuttgart is run by honorary consul Wilfried Porth and is a local point of contact for South African citizens and for business and cultural links in Baden-Württemberg, Rhineland-Palatinate and Saarland. Passports and visas are handled by the South African Consulate General in Munich.
Contact Details
| Postal address | Schelmenwasenstr. 34, 70567 Stuttgart, Germany |
| wilfried.porth@daimler.com | |
| Website | www.honorarkonsul-za.de |
| Head of Mission | Wilfried Porth, Honorary Consul |
| Consular district | Baden-Württemberg, Rhineland-Palatinate and Saarland |
Opening Hours
| Day | Hours |
|---|---|
| Monday | By appointment |
| Tuesday | By appointment |
| Wednesday | By appointment |
| Thursday | By appointment |
| Friday | By appointment |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
By appointment. The honorary consul does not handle visas or authentication of documents.
Location of the Consulate
Before your visit
- Location: Postal address Schelmenwasenstraße 34 in Stuttgart; meetings by appointment only.
- By arrangement: arrange a meeting by phone or e-mail first.
What does the honorary consul in Stuttgart do?
Honorary consul Wilfried Porth represents South Africa in Baden-Württemberg, Rhineland-Palatinate and Saarland. According to his website, his tasks are promoting South African exports, supporting visiting South African business people and representing the country at events. He refers consular matters such as visa applications and authentication to the embassy in Berlin or the consulate general in Munich.
Which South African office issues passports and visas?
Visas, passports and document authentication are handled by the South African Consulate General in Munich. Passport appointments and the registration of children born in Germany are booked through the VFS Global service centre.
South African missions in Germany
- Berlin – Embassy of South Africa
- Munich – Consulate General (Bavaria and Baden-Württemberg)
- Bremen – Honorary Consulate (Bremen)
- Dortmund – Honorary Consulate (North Rhine-Westphalia)
- Dresden – Honorary Consulate (Saxony and Saxony-Anhalt)
- Erfurt – Honorary Consulate (Thuringia and Hesse)
- Hamburg – Honorary Consulate (Hamburg)
- Lübeck – Honorary Consulate (Schleswig-Holstein and Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania)
- Stuttgart – Honorary Consulate (Baden-Württemberg, Rhineland-Palatinate and Saarland) (this page)
Frequently asked questions about the Honorary Consulate of South Africa in Stuttgart
Where do I renew my South African passport if I live near Stuttgart?
No. The embassy in Berlin and the consulate general in Munich handle passports, with appointments through VFS Global.
Can the South African honorary consul in Stuttgart help with a visa?
No. Visa applications and authentication of documents go to the embassy in Berlin or the Consulate General in Munich.
Details checked on 7 October 2026. Sources: Embassy of South Africa in Berlin, German Federal Foreign Office. Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the consulate before your visit.
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