South Africa - Consulate of United Kingdom in Cape Town

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

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British Consulate General in Cape Town, South Africa 15th Floor, Norton Rose House 8 Riebeek Street P.O. Box 500 Cape Town, 8000 South Africa

Tel: (+27) (21) 405 2400

Fax: (+27) (21) 405 2447

Email:

Website: ukinsouthafrica.fco.gov.uk

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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 United Kingdom in South Africa besides Cape Town

British Consulate General in Cape Town, South Africa 15th Floor, Norton Rose House 8 Riebeek Street P.O. Box 500 Cape Town, 8000 South Africa
Email: - Tel: (+27) (21) 405 2400 - Website: ukinsouthafrica.fco.gov.uk

Or the embassy of United Kingdom in South Africa

British High Commission in Pretoria, South Africa "Greystoke" 255 Hill Street Arcadia 0002 Pretoria South Africa
Email: - Tel: (+27) (12) 421 7500 - Website: ukinsouthafrica.fco.gov.uk

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 United Kingdom 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 United Kingdom.

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.