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Consulate General of France in Johannesburg, South Africa

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Consulate General of France in Johannesburg, South Africa, located at Rosebank Corner Building, 3rd floor, 191, Jan Smuts Avenue - Parktown North. 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

    Rosebank Corner Building, 3rd floor, 191, Jan Smuts Avenue - Parktown North
    Johannesburg 2196
    South Africa

  • Telephone

    +27 11 778 5600

  • Fax

    +27 11 778 5601

  • Email

  • Office Hours

    Wednesday 8:30 AM–1:00 PM, 2:00 PM–4:30 PM
    Thursday 8:30 AM–1:00 PM, 2:00 PM–4:30 PM
    Friday 8:30 AM–1:30 PM
    Saturday Closed
    Sunday Closed
    Monday 8:30 AM–1:00 PM, 2:00 PM–4:30 PM
    Tuesday 8:30 AM–1:00 PM, 2:00 PM–4:30 PM

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

    🕒 Current time in Johannesburg: 11:24 AM, Wednesday June 10, 2026

Location Map

Located at Rosebank Corner Building, 3rd floor, 191, Jan Smuts Avenue - Parktown North, the consulate is near key landmarks like Johannesburg Zoo and Constitution Hill. Use the map below for detailed directions and nearby points of interest.

Location map of the Consulate General of France in Johannesburg, 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
  • Bastille Day: July 14 Flag of France
  • National Women’s Day: August 9 to August 10 Flag of South Africa
  • Heritage Day: September 24 Flag of South Africa

Visa Requirements

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

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

  • Short stay visas
    • Airport transit visa
    • Business visa
    • Tourist visa
    • Visitor visa
    • Study visa
  • Long stay visas
    • Family visa
    • Work visa
    • Study visa
    • Working holiday visa

Head of Mission

Etienne CHAPON, 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 France in Johannesburg, South Africa, France also has 5 representations in the following cities of South Africa:


View All Diplomatic Missions of France in South Africa

Diplomatic Missions in Neighboring Countries

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

See also

South Africa in France

South Africa has 3 representations in the following cities:

Nearby Landmarks

Nearby Airports

  • O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
    (20.58 km away)
    Johannesburg
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This page was last edited on 28 December 2025 at 06:43 AM (EST).

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