Summary of current Topics and Key Aspects
Welcome on the Website of the Austrian Embassy Pretoria!
On this website you will find information on Austrian politics, the economy, culture and tourism, as well as on Austrian institutions and activities in the countries covered by the Austrian Embassy Pretoria, which are South Africa, Botswana, Lesotho, Madagascar, Mauritius, Namibia, and Swaziland.
The section "Practical Advice" is under construction. It will provide even more help in consular matters and will offer useful information for travellers to and from Austria.
Selected links to other relevant sites should assist you in your search for further information on Austria.
This website is being updated and improved on a regular basis. Any comments and suggestions are welcome!
Visa - Information
The Austrian Embassy wishes to inform, herewith, that the co-operation with visa-agencies (visa-courier-services etc.) has to be ceased from 10 February 2010 onwards.
NEW!!!! Due to new visa regulations there will be significant changes from 5 April 2010 onwards. Please check our website regularly for further information.
Election of the Federal President
On April 25 Austrians will elect the Federal President. Entitled to vote are all Austrians at least 16 years of age on 25 April 2010. Voters need to be registered on the voters' roll. For further information, please click here.


