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Consulate of the United States in Cape Town

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US Diplomatic mission in South Africa. On this page you will find info on specific details such as consulate contact information, web presence, consular office hours and directions to the consulate. The consulate in Cape Town is not the only diplomatic representation of the United States in South Africa. On this page you can also find all other US consulates located in South Africa.

Address:

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

Telephone:

(+27) 21 702 7300

Fax:

(+27) 21 702 7493

E-mail:

southafrica.usembassy.gov

Website:

southafrica.usembassy.gov/consulate_capetown

Consul:

Erica Barks-Ruggles - Consul General

Office Hours:

Consulate Appointment

For an appointment at the US consulate in South Africa, please check in first instance the consulate website southafrica.usembassy.gov/consulate_capetown.

In the case that you are not able to arrange an appointment through the website you can contact the consulate in Cape Town by telephone (+27) 21 702 7300 or email southafrica.usembassy.gov

Visa and Passports

The consulate of the United States in Cape Town can inform you about the scope of services they offer.

Always contact the US consulate before a visit since not every consulate in South Africa offers visa and/or passport services.

Travel Insurance for South Africa

A valid travel insurance is very important when you visit South Africa. Check for details on our Travel page

Opening Hours

Please note: Consulate opening hours can vary. Always contact the Consulate before a visit.

US Consulates in South Africa

The US Consulate in Cape Town is not the only US consular office in the region. For your convenience we also listed below all other consulates of the United States located in South Africa. A US consulate can be found in the city of: Cape Town, Durban and Johannesburg

Consulate Services could be consular assistance to US nationals who might be situated in or nearby Cape Town or people who want to travel to the United States. Any inquiries involving US citizens over and above the scope of authority of the consulate can always be referred on to the US Embassy in South Africa. Keep in mind that a consulate can have more or less or different consular services.