South Africa - Consulate of Italy in Cape Town |
You are a South African citizen or you are from Italy and are looking for information on the consulate of Italy in Cape Town situated in South Africa. A consulate in Cape Town could be a small honorary consulate or a bigger consulate general of Italy. It all depends on the importance of Cape Town and South Africa in the relationships with the government of Italy.
Italian Consulate in Cape Town, South Africa 2 Greys Pass Gardens 8001 Cape Town South Africa
Tel: (+27) 21 487 3900
Fax: (+27) 21 424 0146
Email: consolato.capetown@esteri.it
Website: www.conscapetown.esteri.it
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 Italy in South Africa besides Cape Town
Italian Consulate in Cape Town, South Africa 2 Greys Pass Gardens 8001 Cape Town South AfricaEmail: consolato.capetown@esteri.it - Tel: (+27) 21 487 3900 - Website: www.conscapetown.esteri.it
Italian Consulate in Durban - 4 Umdoni Fields - 28 Willbrow Road - Kloof 3610 - P.O.Box 1363 - Durban 4000 - South Africa
Email: bpbadmin@vodamail.co.za - Tel: (+27) 31 564 5678 - Website:
Italian Consulate in East London, 117 Western Avenue Vincent East P.O.Box 8144 Nahoon 5210, East London, South Africa
Email: contardo@cbmafrica.co.za - Tel: (+27) 43 726 9475 - Website:
Italian Consulate General in Johannesburg, South Africa 37, 1st Avenue - Corner 2nd Street Houghton Estate, 2196 Johannesburg South Africa
Email: info.johannesburg@esteri.it - Tel: (+27) 11 728 1392 and/or (+27) 11 728 1393 - Website: www.consjohannesburg.esteri.it
Italian Consulate in Port Elizabeth, 16 Dyason Street, Mount Croix, 6001 Port Elizabeth, South Africa
Email: viceconspe@gmail.com - Tel: (+27) 41 373 6443 - Website:
Or the embassy of Italy in South Africa
Italian Embassy in Pretoria, South Africa,
796 George Avenue,
0083 Arcadia,
Pretoria,
South Africa
Email: segreteria.pretoria@esteri.it - Tel: (+27) 12-423 0000 - Website: www.ambpretoria.esteri.it
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 Italy 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 Italy.
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.
