Italian Consulate in Cape Town, South Africa

You will find information such as contact info, email, website address, opening hours and direction to the Italian Consulate in Cape Town. The Embassy helps the government of Italy to maintain cordial economic, political, cultural, social and other transnational ties with the government of South Africa.


Head of Mission :
Mr Alfonso Tagliaferri, Consul

Consular Services
Consulate services including visa, passport, document legalization, emergency travel document and assistance, and so on are provided by the embassy and/or consulate. Be sure to contact them ahead on how to book an appointment or be properly directed.

Appointment booking can be done via phone call during the official opening hours. The consulate may have dedicated support for Italy in South Africa, or prioritize their appointments

Visa and Passport
If you want to know more about the types of Visas for your travel to Italy or more information, you can get more information Italy Visa.

Visa types granted by Italy are;

  • Italy Tourist Visa
  • Italy Business Visa
  • Italy Employment Visa
  • Italy Journalist Visa
  • Italy Student Visa
  • Italy Medical visa
  • Italy Transit Visa
  • Italy Visa for working with a NGO's registered in India
  • Italy Visa to carry out an internship in India
  • Italy Visa for participating in conferences, seminars, workshops
  • Italy Visa for Performing Artists
  • Italy Visa for Persons of Indian Origin

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Italy Representation in South Africa
Italy is well represented in South Africa by Italian Consulate in Cape Town andConsular Office of Italy in Durban,Italian Consulate General in Johannesburg,Italian Embassy in Pretoria,Italian Consular Agency in East London,Italian Consular Agency in Port Elizabeth . The Italian Embassy is located in the capital city of South Africa and may (may not) provide the same services of the Italian consulate located in another city. It is crucial to call for direction.

South Africa Representation in Italy
South Africa is also well represented in Italy by South African Honorary Consulate in Venice,South African Honorary Consulate in Bari,South African Honorary Consulate in Bologna,South African Honorary Consulate in Trieste,South African Honorary Consulate in NaplesEmbassy of South Africa in RomeConsulate General of South Africa in MilanoSouth African Honorary Consulate in CataniaSouth African Honorary Consulate in Genoa . The South Africa Embassy is located in the capital city of Italy and may (may not) provide the same services of the South African consulate located in another city. It is crucial to call for direction.

Italy and South Africa Representation in the World
Both countries have good bilateral relationships and they are well represented in different countries around the world. Italy has 606 Embassies and Consulates worldwide while South Africa has 200 Embassies and Consulates worldwide.

Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) disease the Italian Consulate in Cape Town could have adjusted its office hours or services. Please do confirm personally.

Disclaimer
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The purpose of your intended travel (Tourist, Business, Studies or etc) and other facts will determine what type of visa is required under Italy immigration law. As a visa applicant, you will need to establish that you meet all requirements to receive the category of visa for which you are applying.

Italian other Embassies, Consulates and representations in South Africa

Along with the Italian Consulate in Cape Town, Italy also has  5  other representations in South Africa as: