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Embassy of the United States in Pretoria, South Africa

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Embassy of the United States in Pretoria, South Africa, located at 877 Pretorius St, Arcadia. View a location map, get driving directions to the Embassy of United States, or find information about the address, consular services, visa list, upcoming holidays, and head of mission (HOM).

  • Embassy Address

    877 Pretorius St, Arcadia
    Pretoria 0083
    South Africa

  • Telephone

    +27 12 431-4000

  • Fax

    +27 12 342-2299

Location Map

Located at 877 Pretorius St, Arcadia, the embassy is near key landmarks like Loftus Versfeld Stadium and Union Buildings. Use the map below for detailed directions and nearby points of interest.

Location map of the Embassy of the United States in Pretoria, South Africa

Upcoming Holidays

Please note that the Embassy may be closed on the following holidays. We recommend contacting the Embassy 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 Embassy of the United States in Pretoria, 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

L. Brent Bozell III, Ambassador

Online Resources

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Additional Missions in South Africa

Besides Embassy of the United States in Pretoria, 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

  • O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
    (43.43 km away)
    Johannesburg
    Get Directions

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This page was last edited on 28 March 2026 at 11:05 PM (EST).

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