British High Commission in Pretoria, South Africa
British High Commission in Pretoria, South Africa, located at 255 Hill Street. View a location map, get driving directions to the High Commission of United Kingdom, or find information about the address, consular services, visa list, upcoming holidays, office hours, and head of mission (HOM).
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High Commission Address
255 Hill Street
Arcadia
Pretoria, Gauteng 0002
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Telephone
+27 12 421 7500
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Office Hours
By appointment only
Location Map
Located at 255 Hill Street, the high commission is near key landmarks like Loftus Versfeld Stadium and Union Buildings. Use the map below for detailed directions and nearby points of interest.
Upcoming Holidays
Please note that the High Commission may be closed on the following holidays. We recommend contacting the High Commission directly to confirm their operating hours or availability on these dates.
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Youth Day:
June 16
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National Women’s Day:
August 9 to August 10
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Heritage Day:
September 24
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Day of Reconciliation:
December 16
Available Services
The following is a brief list of services offered at the British High Commission in Pretoria, South Africa:
- Legalization of documents
- Issuing emergency travel documents
- Register marriages, births, and deaths
Visa Requirements
If you hold a South African passport, you are required to obtain an eVisa or eTA to enter the United Kingdom.
Head of Mission
Antony Phillipson CMG, High Commissioner
Related: List of high commissioners of the United Kingdom to South Africa
Online Resources
Explore the high commission and its resources. Visit their official website or follow them on their social media platforms.
Additional Missions in South Africa
Besides British High Commission in Pretoria, South Africa, United Kingdom also has 1 representation in the following city of South Africa:
- Cape Town (Consulate General)
View All Diplomatic Missions of United Kingdom in South Africa
Diplomatic Missions in Neighboring Countries
Explore the diplomatic missions of United Kingdom in neighboring countries or regions of South Africa.
- Gaborone, Botswana (High Commission)
- Antananarivo, Madagascar (Embassy)
- Lilongwe, Malawi (High Commission)
- Port Louis, Mauritius (High Commission)
- Maputo, Mozambique (High Commission)
- Windhoek, Namibia (High Commission)
- Victoria, Seychelles (High Commission)
- Lusaka, Zambia (High Commission)
- Harare, Zimbabwe (Embassy)
See also
South Africa in United Kingdom
South Africa has representation in the following city:
Nearby Landmarks
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Loftus Versfeld Stadium
(0.44 km away)
440 Kirkness Street, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0007
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Union Buildings
(1.57 km away)
Government Avenue, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0001
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State Theatre
(3.11 km away)
320 Pretorius Street, Pretoria Central, 0001
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Church Square
(3.75 km away)
Church Square, Pretoria Central, Pretoria, 0001
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Kruger House Museum
(5.20 km away)
60 Church Street West, Pretoria, 0183
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Freedom Park
(4.89 km away)
Koch Street, Salvokop, Pretoria, 0002
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Nearby Airports
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O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
(43.50 km away)
Johannesburg
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