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High Commission of Canada in Pretoria, South Africa

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High Commission of Canada in Pretoria, South Africa, located at 1103 Arcadia Street. View a location map, get driving directions to the High Commission of Canada, or find information about the address, consular services, visa list, upcoming holidays, office hours, and head of mission (HOM).

  • High Commission Address

    1103 Arcadia Street
    Hatfield
    Pretoria 0083
    South Africa

  • Telephone

    +27 12 422 3000

  • Email

  • Office Hours

    Wednesday 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
    Thursday 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
    Friday 8:00 AM–1:30 PM
    Saturday Closed
    Sunday Closed
    Monday 8:00 AM–4:30 PM
    Tuesday 8:00 AM–4:30 PM

    By appointment

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

    🕒 Current time in Pretoria: 11:57 AM, Wednesday June 10, 2026

Location Map

Located at 1103 Arcadia 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.

Location map of the High Commission of Canada in Pretoria, South Africa

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.

  • Youth Day: June 16 Flag of South Africa
  • Saint-Jean-Baptiste Day: June 24 Flag of Canada
  • Canada Day: July 1 Flag of Canada
  • Civic Holiday: August 3 Flag of Canada

Available Services

The following is a brief list of services offered at the High Commission of Canada in Pretoria, South Africa:

  • Process passport applications
  • Process visa applications
  • Notarize certain documents
  • Legalization of documents
  • Issuing emergency travel documents
  • Register marriages, births, and deaths
  • Replace a lost, stolen, or damaged passport
  • Authentication of documents
  • Emergency consular assistance

Visa Requirements

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

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 Canada without a visa. The most common types of Canada visas are the following.

  • Tourist visa
  • Super visa
  • Business visa
  • Diplomatic and official visa
  • Courtesy visa
  • Student visa
  • Temporary work visa
  • Temporary residence permit
  • Working holiday visa
  • Permanent Canada visas

Head of Mission

James Christoff, High Commissioner

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 High Commission of Canada in Pretoria, South Africa, Canada also has 1 representation in the following city of South Africa:


View All Diplomatic Missions of Canada in South Africa

Diplomatic Missions in Neighboring Countries

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

See also

South Africa in Canada

South Africa has 2 representations in the following cities:

Nearby Landmarks

  • Loftus Versfeld Stadium (1.26 km away)

    440 Kirkness Street, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0007

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  • Union Buildings (2.41 km away)

    Government Avenue, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0001

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  • State Theatre (3.91 km away)

    320 Pretorius Street, Pretoria Central, 0001

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  • Pretoria National Botanical Garden (4.50 km away)

    2 Cussonia Ave, Brummeria, Pretoria, 0184

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  • Voortrekker Monument (6.79 km away)

    Eeufees Rd, Groenkloof 358-Jr, Pretoria, 0027

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  • Wonderboom Nature Reserve (8.36 km away)

    Wonderboom Nature Reserve, Pretoria, 0182

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Nearby Airports

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

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This page was last edited on 13 April 2026 at 05:28 AM (EST).

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