South Africa - Consulate of India in Cape Town |
You are a South African citizen or you are from India and are looking for information on the consulate of India in Cape Town situated in South Africa. A consulate in Cape Town could be a small honorary consulate or a bigger consulate general of India. It all depends on the importance of Cape Town and South Africa in the relationships with the government of India.
Indian Consulate General in Cape Town, South Africa The Terraces, 9th Floor 34 Bree Street Cape Town 8001 South Africa
Tel: (+27) 21-419 8110
Fax: (+27) 21-419 8112
Email: indiactn@iafrica.com
Website:
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 India in South Africa besides Cape Town
Indian Consulate General in Cape Town, South Africa The Terraces, 9th Floor 34 Bree Street Cape Town 8001 South AfricaEmail: indiactn@iafrica.com - Tel: (+27) 21-419 8110 - Website:
Indian Consulate General in Durban - Station Building, 4th floor - Kingsmead Office Park - Durban 4001 - P.O.Box 3276 - Durban 4000 - South Africa
Email: cgicom@iafrica.com / cg@faol.com - Tel: (+27) 31 304 7020 - Website:
Indian Consulate General in Johannesburg, South Africa 1 Eton Road Corner Jan Smuts Avenue & Eton Road Parktown 2193 P. O. Box 6805 Johannesburg 2000 South Africa
Email: cg@indconjoburg.co.za vcadmin@indconjoburg.co.za - Tel: (+27) 11 581 9800 / 9998 (+27) 11 482 8484 - Website:
Or the embassy of India in South Africa
Indian High Commission in Pretoria, South Africa
852 Francis Baard
Arcadia
Pretoria 0083
South Africa
Email: hciadmn@hicomind.co.za
indiahc@hicomind.co.za - Tel: (+27) 12-342 5392
- Website: www.indiainsouthafrica.com
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 India 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 India.
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.
