South Africa - Consulate of United States in Cape Town

You are a South African citizen or you are from United States and are looking for information on the consulate of United States 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 States. It all depends on the importance of Cape Town and South Africa in the relationships with the government of United States.

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American Consulate General in Cape Town, South Africa 2 Reddam Ave, Westlake 7945 PostNet Suite 50 Tokai 7966 Cape Town South Africa

Tel: (+27) 21 702 7300

Fax: (+27) 21 702 7493

Email: southafrica.usembassy.gov

Website: southafrica.usembassy.gov/consulate_capetown

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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 States in South Africa besides Cape Town

American Consulate General in Cape Town, South Africa 2 Reddam Ave, Westlake 7945 PostNet Suite 50 Tokai 7966 Cape Town South Africa
Email: southafrica.usembassy.gov - Tel: (+27) 21 702 7300 - Website: southafrica.usembassy.gov/consulate_capetown

American Consulate General in Durban, South Africa 303 Dr. Pixley KaSeme Street 31st Floor, Old Mutual Center Durban 4001 South Africa
Email: - Tel: (+27) 31 305 7600 - Website: southafrica.usembassy.gov/consulate_durban

American Consulate General in Johannesburg, South Africa 1 Sandton Drive, Sandhurst P.O. Box 787197, Sandton Johannesburg 2146 South Africa
Email: - Tel: (+27) 11 290 3000 - Website: southafrica.usembassy.gov/consulate_johannesburg

Or the embassy of United States in South Africa

American Embassy in Pretoria, South Africa 877 Pretorius St. Arcadia P O Box 9536 Pretoria 0001 South Africa
Email: - Tel: (+27) 12 431 4000 - Website: southafrica.usembassy.gov

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 States 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 States.

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.