South African Embassy in Washington , United States of America

You will find information such as contact info, email, website address, opening hours and direction to the South African Embassy in Washington . The Embassy helps the government of South Africa to maintain cordial economic, political, cultural, social and other transnational ties with the government of United States of America.


Head of Mission :
Mr Mninwa Johannes Mahlangu, Ambassador

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 South Africa in United States of America, or prioritize their appointments

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

Visa types granted by South Africa are;

  • South Africa Visas for medical treatment
  • South Africa Visas for working in the entertainment industry
  • South Africa Visas for attending a conference
  • South Africa Visas for compliance of Treaty conditions
  • South Africa Visas for crew (maritime)
  • South Africa Visas for cultural / economic / social exchange programmes
  • South Africa Transit visas (foreigners en-route to the neighbouring countries)

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South Africa Representation in United States of America
South Africa is well represented in United States of America by South African Embassy in Washington and Consulate General of South Africa in New York , South African Honorary Consulate in Dallas , South African Honorary Consulate in Milwaukee , South African Consulate General in Chicago , South African Honorary Consulate in Kansas City , South African Consulate General in Los Angeles , South African Honorary Consulate in Minneapolis , South African Honorary Consulate in New Orleans . The South African Embassy is located in the capital city of United States of America and may (may not) provide the same services of the South African consulate located in another city. It is crucial to call for direction.

United States of America Representation in South Africa
United States of America is also well represented in South Africa by American Embassy in Pretoria , American Consulate General in Cape Town , American Consulate General in Durban , American Consulate General in Johannesburg , . The United States of America Embassy is located in the capital city of South Africa and may (may not) provide the same services of the consulate located in another city. It is crucial to call for direction.

South Africa and United States of America Representation in the World
Both countries have good bilateral relationships and they are well represented in different countries around the world. South Africa has 200 Embassies and Consulates worldwide while United States of America has 290 Embassies and Consulates worldwide.

Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) disease the South African Embassy in Washington 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 South Africa 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.

South African other Embassies, Consulates and representations in United States of America

Along with the South African Embassy in Washington , South Africa also has  8  other representations in United States of America as: