South African citizens in Poland, and Polish residents planning a trip to South Africa, can contact the Embassy of South Africa in Warsaw.
Contact Details
| Address | Koszykowa 54, 6th floor, 00-675 Warsaw, Poland |
| Telephone | +48 22 622 10 31 |
| warsaw.political@dirco.gov.za | |
| Head of Mission | Nomvula Josephine Radebe, Ambassador |
| National Day | 27 April |
Opening Hours
No opening hours are published in the Polish Foreign Ministry’s list of foreign missions (September 2026). Check the embassy’s website or call before visiting.
Location of the Embassy
Before your visit
You will find the embassy at Koszykowa 54, 6th floor (00-675 Warsaw).
- Opening hours: not published in the Polish Foreign Ministry’s list of foreign missions (September 2026) – check the embassy’s website or call before you go.
- Documents: take originals and photocopies, and a valid passport or identity card.
Who runs the South African Embassy?
The ambassador is Nomvula Josephine Radebe, who presented credentials to the President of Poland on 18 December 2020. Two honorary consulates – in Gdansk and Katowice – support South African citizens outside the capital.
Consular services
The consular section typically handles:
- South African passports and emergency travel documents
- Certification and legalisation of documents
- Certificates for pensions abroad
- Citizenship and civil register matters
- Visas for travellers who need one for South Africa
Documents checklist
Prepare these documents before your appointment. The lists are taken from official South African sources:
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.
Do Polish citizens need a visa for South Africa?
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.
Closing days
Expect the embassy to be closed on Polish holidays such as Constitution Day (3 May), Independence Day (11 November) and Christmas Eve (24 December) and on South Africa’s national day (27 April). Many missions also close on their own national and religious holidays – call ahead.
Emergency assistance
For emergencies, the embassy’s number is +48 22 622 10 31. 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 Poland, the emergency number is 112. Polish citizens who need help in South Africa should contact the Polish embassy or consulate responsible for the country; the Polish Foreign Ministry’s Odyseusz service lists the contacts and lets travellers register their trip.
Diplomatic missions of South Africa in Poland
South Africa in Poland
- Warsaw – Embassy of South Africa (this page)
- Gdansk – Honorary Consulate
- Katowice – Honorary Consulate
Frequently asked questions about the Embassy of South Africa in Warsaw
Where is the South African Embassy in Warsaw?
At Koszykowa 54, 6th floor, 00-675 Warsaw.
Who is the ambassador of South Africa to Poland?
Nomvula Josephine Radebe, who presented credentials on 18 December 2020, according to the Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
When is the South African national day?
The national day of South Africa is 27 April; embassies usually close or hold a reception on that day.
Do I need a visa for South Africa with a Polish passport?
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 diplomatic missions in Poland (28 September 2026), Polish Ministry of Foreign Affairs – travel advice for South Africa (Odyseusz). Rules and opening hours can change. Confirm with the embassy before your visit.
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