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Consulate General of the United States in Cape Town, South Africa

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Consulate General of the United States in Cape Town, South Africa, located at 2 Reddam Ave. View a location map, get driving directions or find information about the address, consular services, visa list, upcoming holidays, office hours, and head of mission (HOM).

  • Consulate General Address

    2 Reddam Ave
    Westlake
    Cape Town 7945
    South Africa

  • Telephone

    +27 (21) 702-7300

  • Fax

    +27 (21) 702-7493

  • Email

  • Office Hours

    Wednesday 7:45 AM–5:15 PM
    Thursday 7:45 AM–5:15 PM
    Friday 7:45 AM–12:45 PM
    Saturday Closed
    Sunday Closed
    Monday 7:45 AM–5:15 PM
    Tuesday 7:45 AM–5:15 PM

    Status: 🟢 Open now – ⛱️ Youth Day is on Tuesday (in 6 days) and might affect working hours

    🕒 Current time in Cape Town: 11:23 AM, Wednesday June 10, 2026

Location Map

Located at 2 Reddam Ave, the consulate provides easy access to nearby areas. Use the map below for detailed directions and points of interest.

Location map of the Consulate General of the United States in Cape Town, South Africa

Upcoming Holidays

Please note that the Consulate General may be closed on the following holidays. We recommend contacting the Consulate General directly to confirm their operating hours or availability on these dates.

  • Youth Day: June 16 Flag of South Africa
  • Juneteenth: June 19 Flag of United States
  • Independence Day: July 4 Flag of United States
  • National Women’s Day: August 9 to August 10 Flag of South Africa

Available Services

The following is a brief list of services offered at the Consulate General of the United States in Cape Town, South Africa:

  • Process visa applications
  • Notarize certain documents
  • Issue first-time passports
  • Renew expired passports
  • Amend passports to show change of name, validity, or to correct errors
  • Selective Service registration
  • Renunciation of U.S. nationality
  • Consular Report of Birth Abroad of a Citizen of the United States of America (CRBA)
  • Provide emergency assistance for U.S. citizens traveling abroad

Visa Requirements

If you hold a South African passport, you are required to apply for a paper visa to enter the United States.

Note: Visa requirements are determined by your nationality and the reason for your visit. Exceptions may arise based on the length of stay, specific conditions, or travel purpose.

Common Visa Types

Citizens of qualified countries may be able to travel to United States without a visa. The most common types of United States visas are the following.

  • Nonimmigrant Visas
    • Business/Tourist visa
    • Work visa
    • Student visa
    • Exchange visitor visa
    • Transit/Ship crew visa
    • Religious worker visa
    • Domestic employee visa
    • Journalist and media visa
    • Treaty traders and treaty investors visa
  • Immigrant Visas
    • Family-based immigration
    • Fiancé(e) visa (K-1)
    • Religious workers visa
    • Employment-based immigration
    • Diversity visa (DV)
    • Returning resident visa (SB-1)

Head of Mission

Allison Areias, Consul General

Online Resources

Explore the consulate and the services it offers. Visit their official website or follow them on their social media platforms.

Additional Missions in South Africa

Besides Consulate General of the United States in Cape Town, South Africa, United States also has 3 representations in the following cities of South Africa:


View All Diplomatic Missions of United States in South Africa

Diplomatic Missions in Neighboring Countries

Explore the diplomatic missions of United States in neighboring countries or regions of South Africa.

See also

South Africa in United States

South Africa has 4 representations in the following cities:

Nearby Landmarks

Nearby Airports

  • Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
    (20.15 km away)
    Cape Town
    Get Directions

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This page was last edited on 28 March 2026 at 11:13 PM (EST).

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