South Africa - Consulate of Taiwan in Cape Town |
You are a South African citizen or you are from Taiwan and are looking for information on the consulate of Taiwan in Cape Town situated in South Africa. A consulate in Cape Town could be a small honorary consulate or a bigger consulate general of Taiwan. It all depends on the importance of Cape Town and South Africa in the relationships with the government of Taiwan.
Taiwanese Representative Office in Cape Town, Suite 1004, Main Tower, Standard Bank Centre Hertzog Boulevard, Foreshore, Cape Town South Africa
Tel: (+27) (21) 418-1188
Fax: (+27) (21) 425-3022
Email: taiwan@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 Taiwan in South Africa besides Cape Town
Taiwanese Representative Office in Cape Town, Suite 1004, Main Tower, Standard Bank Centre Hertzog Boulevard, Foreshore, Cape Town South AfricaEmail: taiwan@iafrica.com - Tel: (+27) (21) 418-1188 - Website:
Taiwanese Representative Office in Johannesburg, 10th Floor, Rennies House, 19 Ameshoff Street, Braamfontein, Johannesburg 2001, South Africa
Email: roccon@icon.co.za - Tel: (+27) (11) 403-3281 - Website:
Taiwanese Representative Office in Pretoria, 1147 Francis Baard Street, Hatfield, Pretoria, South Africa
Email: taipeisa@telkomsa.net - Tel: (+27) (12) 430 6071-3 - Website:
Or the embassy of Taiwan in South Africa
(There is no embassy of Taiwan located in South Africa)
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 Taiwan 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 Taiwan.
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.
