As South Africa’s diplomatic representation in Sweden, the Embassy of South Africa in Stockholm handles political, economic and consular relations.
Contact Details
| Address | Alsnögatan 7, 116 41 Stockholm, Sweden |
| Telephone | +46 8 24 39 50 |
| embassy.stockholm@dirco.gov.za | |
| Head of Mission | Zenani Nosizwe Dlamini, Ambassador |
| National Day | 27 April (Freedom Day) |
Opening Hours
No opening hours are published in the Swedish Foreign Ministry’s diplomatic list (September 2026). Check the embassy’s website or call before visiting.
Location of the Embassy
Before your visit
You will find the embassy at Alsnögatan 7, 116 41 Stockholm.
- Opening hours: not published in the Swedish Foreign Ministry’s diplomatic list (September 2026) – check the embassy’s website or call before you go.
- Consular section: Defence Attaché, .
- Preparation: check the required documents on the official website and bring originals with copies.
About the South African Embassy in Stockholm
According to the Swedish Foreign Ministry, South Africa is represented by Ambassador Zenani Nosizwe Dlamini (credentials presented 4 December 2024).
Consular services
The consular section typically handles:
- South African passports and emergency travel documents
- Registration of births, marriages and deaths
- Certification and legalisation of documents
- Powers of attorney and notarial acts
- Help for citizens in difficulty – illness, arrest or loss of documents
Documents checklist
The most frequent applications and the documents the South African authorities ask for:
South African passport (application abroad)
- Passport application form BI-73 (DHA-73), completed in black ink
- Form BI-529 (citizenship), required for all South African citizens abroad
- Fingerprints for applicants aged 16 and over – taken at the mission
- Certified copies of your passport and ID or birth certificate (the passport alone is not enough)
- Colour photos as specified by the mission; documents in other languages need a sworn English translation
- Apply 6–12 months before expiry; collection only in person. Emergency: an Emergency Travel Certificate for the direct return to South Africa
Sources: South African High Commission in Canberra – South African passports (dirco.gov.za), South African Embassy in Bern – civic services (dirco.gov.za) (checked October 2026). Requirements and fees can change and individual posts may ask for more – confirm the current list with the embassy before your visit.
Do I need an appointment?
Many consular services require an appointment – check the website first.
Travelling from Sweden to South Africa
Planning a trip to South Africa? The Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs does not publish other countries’ visa rules, so check the entry requirements with the South African authorities; country-specific advice is available in the travel information of the Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs (Sweden Abroad, in Swedish).
Closing days
Like most offices in Sweden, the embassy closes on public holidays – including Epiphany (6 January), Ascension Day and All Saints’ Day. On the South African national day (27 April) the office is usually closed or holds a reception. If your visit falls close to a holiday, confirm by phone or e-mail.
Emergency assistance
For emergencies, the embassy’s number is +46 8 24 39 50. Embassies can issue emergency travel documents, contact relatives and provide lists of lawyers or doctors; they cannot pay bills or act as a lawyer. In Sweden, the emergency number is 112. Swedish citizens who need help in South Africa should contact the Swedish embassy responsible for the country or the Swedish Foreign Ministry’s 24-hour consular duty service on +46 8 405 50 05; Sweden Abroad lists the local contacts.
Diplomatic missions of South Africa in Sweden
South Africa in Sweden
- Stockholm – Embassy of South Africa (this page)
Frequently asked questions about the Embassy of South Africa in Stockholm
What is the address of the South African Embassy in Sweden?
At Alsnögatan 7, 116 41 Stockholm.
Who is the ambassador of South Africa to Sweden?
Zenani Nosizwe Dlamini, who presented credentials on 4 December 2024, according to the Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs.
Is the South African Embassy closed on the national day?
The national day of South Africa is 27 April; embassies usually close or hold a reception on that day.
Details checked on 12 October 2026. Sources: Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs – Stockholm Diplomatic List (25 September 2026), Swedish Ministry for Foreign Affairs – travel information for South Africa (Sweden Abroad). Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the embassy before your visit.
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