Canada - Consulate of South Africa in Toronto

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

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South African Consulate General in Toronto - 110 Sheppard Street East - 6th Floor - Toronto Ontario M2N 6Y8 - Canada

Tel: (+1) 416 944 8825

Fax: (+1) 416 944 0925

Email: toronto@dirco.gov.za

Website:

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The difference between consulates found in Toronto 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 South Africa in Canada besides Toronto

South African Consulate in Sudbury, Canada 1406, 400 Telstar Avenue Sudbury Ontario P3E 5V7 Canada
Email: marccouse_1@sympatico.ca - Tel: (+1) 705 671 1348 - Website:

South African Consulate General in Toronto - 110 Sheppard Street East - 6th Floor - Toronto Ontario M2N 6Y8 - Canada
Email: toronto@dirco.gov.za - Tel: (+1) 416 944 8825 - Website:

South African Consulate in Vancouver, Canada - THIS CONSULATE IS TEMPORARILY CLOSED -
Email: - Tel: - Website:

Or the embassy of South Africa in Canada

South African High Commission in Ottawa, Canada - 15 Sussex Drive - Ottawa - Ontario K1M 1M8 - Canada
Email: rsafrica@southafrica-canada.ca - Tel: (+1) 613 744 0330 - Website: www.southafrica-canada.ca

Consulate Appointment in Toronto

Most consulates in Toronto need visitors to make an appointment for a visit. Call or email the consulate of South Africa in Toronto 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 Toronto 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 Canada or South Africa.

Moreover, when you apply for a visa at the consulate in Toronto please note that many embassies and consulates can ask you to show proof of a valid travel insurance with extensive coverage.