South Africa - Consulate of France in Cape Town |
You are a South African citizen or you are from France and are looking for information on the consulate of France in Cape Town situated in South Africa. A consulate in Cape Town could be a small honorary consulate or a bigger consulate general of France. It all depends on the importance of Cape Town and South Africa in the relationships with the government of France.
French Consulate in Cape Town - 78 Queen Victoria Street - Cape Town 8001 - P.O.Box 1702 - Cape Town 8000 South Africa
Tel: (+27) (21) 42 31 575
Fax: (+27) (21) 42 48 470
Email: consulat.le-cap@diplomatie.gouv.fr
Website: www.consulfrance-lecap.org
The difference between consulates found in Cape Town are the level of powers and size of these consulates. Some consulates are
the bigger consulate-general and usually can assist in a wide scope of consular matters. Other smaller consulates are often manned by private
citizens and are called honorary consulates. These honorary consulates often have limited powers and do not issue visas or passports.
All consulates of France in South Africa besides Cape Town
French Consulate in Cape Town - 78 Queen Victoria Street - Cape Town 8001 - P.O.Box 1702 - Cape Town 8000 South AfricaEmail: consulat.le-cap@diplomatie.gouv.fr - Tel: (+27) (21) 42 31 575 - Website: www.consulfrance-lecap.org
French Consulate in Durban, South Africa Office no. 3 St Andrews House 52 Saint Andrews Drive Durban North 4051 South Africa
Email: fconsdbn@sos.co.za - Tel: (+27) (31) 573 1554 - Website: www.consulfrance-jhb.org
French Consulate in East London, South Africa 13 Logan Drive, Nahoon Mouth P. O. Box 8352, Nahoon 5210 East London 5241 South Africa
Email: viaene@iafrica.com aviaene@iafrica.com - Tel: (+27) (43) 735 2125 / 2130 (+27) 82 920 1237 - Website:
French Consulate General in Johannesburg, South Africa Standard Bank Building 3rd floor 191 Jan Smuts Avenue P.O. Box 1027 Parklands 2121 Johannesburg South Africa
Email: info.johannesburg-fslt@diplomatie.gouv.frvisas.johannesburg-fslt@diplomatie.gouv.fr - Tel: (+27) (11) 77 85 600 - Website: www.consulfrance-jhb.org
French Consulate in Port Elizabeth, P.O.Box 28310 Sunridge Park 6008, Port Elizabeth, South Africa
Email: ggerald@mweb.co.za - Tel: (+27) 41 994 6911 - Website:
Or the embassy of France in South Africa
French Embassy in Pretoria, South Africa
250 Melk Street, Cnr Middle Street
New Muckleneuk, 0181
Pretoria - 0181
South Africa
Email: france@ambafrance-rsa.org
- Tel: (+27) (12) 42 51 600
- Website: www.ambafrance-rsa.org
Consulate Appointment in Cape Town
Most consulates in Cape Town need visitors to make an appointment for a visit. Call or email the consulate of France in Cape Town first for information on opening hours and appointments. Please be aware that most smaller consulates and honorary consulates often do not issue visas or passports or offer any consular assistance at all.
Travel Insurance
When you travel to Cape Town do not forget to buy a comprehensive travel
insurance. You can get sick, miss your flight, personal belongings can be stolen or you can have an accident and
need a doctor or hospital in South Africa or France.
Moreover, when you apply for a visa at the consulate
in Cape Town please note that many embassies and consulates can ask you to show proof of a valid travel insurance with extensive coverage.
