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Embassy of France in Pretoria, South Africa

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Embassy of France in Pretoria, South Africa, located at 250, Melk Street. View a location map, get driving directions to the Embassy of France, or find information about the address, consular services, visa list, upcoming holidays, and head of mission (HOM).

  • Embassy Address

    250, Melk Street
    New Muckleneuk
    Pretoria 0181
    South Africa

  • Telephone

    +27 12 425 1600

  • Fax

    +27 12 425 1609

  • Email

Location Map

Located at 250, Melk Street, 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 France 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
  • 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

Available Services

The following is a brief list of services offered at the Embassy of France 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

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

David Martinon, Ambassador

Online Resources

Explore the embassy and its services. Visit their official website or follow them on their social media platforms.

Additional Missions in South Africa

Besides Embassy of France in Pretoria, 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)
    (40.53 km away)
    Johannesburg
    Get Directions

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This page was last edited on 23 June 2025 at 11:15 PM (EST).

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