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Embassy of the United States in Pretoria

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The US Embassy in South Africa is a bilateral mission in Pretoria and promotes US interests in South Africa. The embassy of the United States also plays an important role in development, cultural affairs and contacts with the local press of South Africa. The US Embassy in Pretoria is headed by Mr Donald H. Gips - Ambassador of the United States to South Africa.


Address:

American Embassy in Pretoria, South Africa 877 Pretorius St. Arcadia P O Box 9536 Pretoria 0001 South Africa

Telephone:

(+27) 12 431 4000

Fax:

(+27) 12 342 2299

E-mail:

Website:

southafrica.usembassy.gov

Ambassador:

Mr Donald H. Gips - Ambassador

Office Hours:

Embassy Appointments

Many embassies in South Africa require an appointment before you visit. On the official website of the US embassy in Pretoria you will find information on opening hours and how to book appointments.

Opening hours

Please note that embassy opening hours can vary. Always contact the embassy before a visit.

Visa for the United States

For all US visa related matters contact the embassy in Pretoria before you travel. Information is available on the embassy website (southafrica.usembassy.gov ) or contact the visa department by telephone (+27) 12 431 4000 or email

Consulates of the United States in South Africa

Next to the embassy in Pretoria there could be additional US consulates located in South Africa.

Please check below for the locations of the US consulates in South Africa.


US Consulates in South Africa

Next to the embassy in Pretoria, the United States has consulates in the following cities: Cape Town, Durban and Johannesburg

Embassy Consular Department and Services

The consular department of the US Embassy in Pretoria offers consular assistance. The consular department in general offers services for visitors from South Africa to United States as well as for US citizens in South Africa. Generally, services comprise of visa applications, passport renewals, marriage registration, legalization of documents, birth of a child, US nationality issues and more. Contact the consular department directly by telephone or email.