South Africa - Consulate of France in Wellington

You are a South African citizen or you are from France and are looking for information on the consulate of France in Wellington situated in South Africa. A consulate in Wellington could be a small honorary consulate or a bigger consulate general of France. It all depends on the importance of Wellington and South Africa in the relationships with the government of France.


Sorry there is no consulate of France in Wellington !

However, France could have more than one consulate in South Africa besides Wellington.

When France has more consulates located in South Africa ouside of Wellington you can find them mentioned below.

Otherwise you can also contact the embassy of France in South Africa of which you will find details also below.


The difference between consulates found in Wellington 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 Wellington

French Consulate in Cape Town - 78 Queen Victoria Street - Cape Town 8001 - P.O.Box 1702 - Cape Town 8000 South Africa
Email: 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 Wellington

Most consulates in Wellington need visitors to make an appointment for a visit. Call or email the consulate of France in Wellington 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 Wellington 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 Wellington please note that many embassies and consulates can ask you to show proof of a valid travel insurance with extensive coverage.