Visa-Free Countries: List a few major countries that are visa-exempt for stays of up to 90 days, such as:
United States
United Kingdom
Germany
France
Brazil
Australia
Canada
Russia
Countries That Require a Visa: List countries that typically require a visa for South Africa:
India
China
Nigeria
Pakistan
Visa Application Process (VFS Global): Direct attendees to the official South African Department of Home Affairs website for detailed visa information and online applications.
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Getting visa from Switzerland:
The South African Embassy in Switzerland is located in Berne, while the South African Consulate is in Geneva. Specifically, the South African Permanent Mission to the UN and other International Organizations is in Geneva. CERN is located near Geneva, so the consulate in Geneva would be the closest South African representation.
South African Embassy in Bern:
- Address: Alpenstrasse 29, 3006 Bern, Switzerland
- Phone: +41 31 350 13 13
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Email: bern.embassy@dirco.gov.za
South African Consulate in Geneva:
- Address: Rue du Rhône 65, 1204 Geneva, Switzerland
- Phone: +41 22 849 54 54
- Email: consulargeneva@dirco.gov.za
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Website: www.dirco.gov.za/switzerland/
South African Permanent Mission to the UN in Geneva:
- Address: 65 Rue du Rhône, 1204 Geneva
- Phone: (+41) 22 849 5454
- Email: mission@safricaun.ch or geneva.dha@dirco.gov.za
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Website: www.dirco.gov.za/switzerland/
To reach the South African representation closest to CERN, it's recommended to contact the Consulate in Geneva or the Permanent Mission, as they are located in the same city.
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Support: Reassure attendees that the organizing team will assist with required documentation and provide necessary invitation letters.
