Mumbai
Consulate General
Gandhi Mansion, 20, Altamount Road, Cumballa Hill, Mumbai-400 026
Tel: +91-22-223513725, 23523726
South Africa
High Commission of the Republic of South Africa, New Delhi
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Head of mission
H.E. Prof. Anil Sooklal
High Commissioner
Source: MEA Protocol Division register, read 24 Sept 2026. Checked against President of India, credentials ceremony (photo record) of 18 November 2024 (18 Nov 2024).National day
27 April
Freedom Day. Next on 27 April 2027 (in 6 months).
Source: UN Protocol and Liaison Service, Blue Book Online (as reported by the mission), read 24 Sept 2026. Checked against Ministry for Foreign Affairs of Finland, national days list.Contact details
- Chancery address
- B 18, Vasant Marg, Vasant Vihar, New Delhi-110057Source: MEA Protocol Division register, read 24 Sept 2026.
- Telephone
- +91-11-26149411, 26149414Source: MEA Protocol Division register, read 24 Sept 2026.
- sahcindia.political@dirco.gov.zaSource: MEA Protocol Division register, read 24 Sept 2026.
- Fax
- 011-26143605Source: MEA Protocol Division register, read 24 Sept 2026.
- Office hours
- Monday To Friday: 8.30 A.M. to 12.30 P.M.; 01.15 P.M. to 5.00 P.M.Source: MEA Protocol Division register, read 24 Sept 2026.
Office hours can change on national and local holidays. How to contact a mission
Visas and consular services
- Visa information
- Official visa information (dirco.gov.za)Source: Mission website, read 16 Oct 2026.
- Consular services
- Consular services (dirco.gov.za)Source: Mission website, read 16 Oct 2026.
Many missions take applications through an outsourced visa centre. The mission's own page says which centre is official and what it may charge.
Trade with South Africa
Bilateral trade figures from 2020-21 to January 2026, the main goods each country sells to the other, and the working groups, forums and conclaves that support business ties.
Trade and investment between India and South Africa (5 min read, from the MEA brief)
India and South Africa: recent developments
Visits, talks and agreements from Ministry of External Affairs publications, each linked to its source. New publications are added twice a day. Newest first.
Prime Minister Modi meets President Ramaphosa at BRICS Summit in New Delhi
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi met President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa on the sidelines of the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi on 13th September 2026. They reviewed cooperation under the strategic partnership and agreed to coordinate closely in multilateral fora. Citing the translocation of cheetahs from South Africa, the Prime Minister invited South Africa to consider joining the International Big Cat Alliance.
Source: Prime Minister meets with the President of South Africa on the sidelines of the BRICS Summit in New Delhi, Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
South African Deputy President Paul Mashatile makes working visit to India
Deputy President Paul Mashatile made a working visit to India from May 29 to June 03, 2026, his first bilateral visit as Deputy President, with five Ministers in his delegation. He called on President Droupadi Murmu, held talks with Vice President C.P. Radhakrishnan, was called on by External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar, and met business leaders in New Delhi and Hyderabad.
Source: Visit of Deputy President of the Republic of South Africa, H. E. Mr. Paul Mashatile to India (May 29 - June 03, 2026), Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
Prime Minister Modi meets President Ramaphosa at G20 Summit in Johannesburg
Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi met President Cyril Ramaphosa in Johannesburg on the sidelines of the G20 Summit. They discussed cooperation in AI, Digital Public Infrastructure and critical minerals and agreed to facilitate mutual investments. The Prime Minister invited South Africa to join the International Big Cat Alliance, and President Ramaphosa assured full support to India's Chairship of BRICS in 2026.
Source: Prime Minister meets with President of South Africa on the sidelines of G20 Summit in Johannesburg (November 23, 2025), Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India
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India and South Africa: guide
The full guideRelations
India and South Africa: diplomatic relations and milestones
How India and South Africa restored relations in 1993, became strategic partners under the Red Fort Declaration, and have kept up leaders' visits, ministerial contacts and parliamentary exchanges.
Trade and investment
Trade and investment between India and South Africa
Bilateral trade figures from 2020-21 to January 2026, the main goods each country sells to the other, and the working groups, forums and conclaves that support business ties.
Development and cooperation
India and South Africa: development partnership
India's training programmes and skills centre in South Africa, defence cooperation and naval visits, the cheetah project, and joint work in science, ICT, energy and disaster risk reduction.
Culture, education and community
Culture, education and the Indian community in South Africa
Cultural exchanges organised with ICCR support, scholarships for South Africans, Gandhi heritage events, media visits, and the size and spread of the South African Indian origin community.
Practical guide
South Africa in India: high commission, consulates and help
Contact details for the High Commission of the Republic of South Africa in New Delhi, its consulate and honorary consulate, the national day, and the consular facts in the MEA brief.
Read the full guide to India and South Africa
Written from the Ministry of External Affairs bilateral brief of April 2026.
Events
No upcoming public events from South Africa. Get updates to hear about new ones.
Consulates and offices elsewhere in India
Career consulates and trade offices, from the MEA register, read 24 September 2026.
Honorary consulates
Honorary consuls are not career diplomats. Their services are usually limited; check with the embassy for passports and visas.
India in South Africa
India has 4 offices in South Africa, according to the Ministry of External Affairs. Addresses and websites of the Indian missions in South Africa.
Questions about the High Commission of the Republic of South Africa
Where is the High Commission of the Republic of South Africa in New Delhi?
The chancery of the High Commission of the Republic of South Africa is at B 18, Vasant Marg, Vasant Vihar, New Delhi-110057, according to the MEA Protocol Division register.
What is the telephone number of the High Commission of the Republic of South Africa?
The register lists +91-11-26149411, 26149414, and the email sahcindia.political@dirco.gov.za.
Who is the High Commissioner of South Africa to India?
H.E. Prof. Anil Sooklal, High Commissioner. Diplo shows a name only when a credentials ceremony of the President of India names this person, or the MEA register names them and a second source confirms it.
When is the national day of South Africa?
27 April (Freedom Day), according to the UN Protocol and Liaison Service records.
Does South Africa have consulates in India?
Consulates or offices in Mumbai. Honorary consulates in Chennai. Source: MEA Protocol Division register.
What is the official website of the High Commission of the Republic of South Africa?
https://dirco.gov.za/newdelhi/
Where can I find visa information for South Africa?
On the official visa page: https://dirco.gov.za/newdelhi/elementor-1431/ (Mission website). Diplo found it on https://dirco.gov.za/newdelhi/ (checked 16 October 2026).
What is the latest development in India and South Africa relations?
Prime Minister Modi meets President Ramaphosa at BRICS Summit in New Delhi (13 September 2026). Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi met President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa on the sidelines of the 18th BRICS Summit in New Delhi on 13th September 2026. They reviewed cooperation under the strategic partnership and agreed to coordinate closely in multilateral fora. Citing the translocation of cheetahs from South Africa, the Prime Minister invited South Africa to consider joining the International Big Cat Alliance. Source: Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India.