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Consulate of Italy in Cape Town, South Africa

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Consulate of Italy in Cape Town, South Africa, located at 2 Grey’s Pass, Gardens. View a location map, get driving directions to the Consulate of Italy, or find information about the address, consular services, visa list, upcoming holidays, office hours, and head of mission (HOM).

  • Consulate Address

    2 Grey’s Pass, Gardens
    Cape Town 8000
    South Africa

  • Telephone

    +27 21 487 3900

  • Fax

    +27 21 424 0146

  • Email

  • Office Hours

    Wednesday Closed
    Thursday 9:00 AM–12:00 PM, 2:00 PM–4:00 PM
    Friday 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
    Saturday Closed
    Sunday Closed
    Monday 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
    Tuesday 9:00 AM–12:00 PM

    Status: 🔒 Closed – ⛱️ Youth Day is on Tuesday (in 6 days) and might affect working hours

    🕒 Current time in Cape Town: 11:53 AM, Wednesday June 10, 2026

Location Map

Located at 2 Grey’s Pass, Gardens, the consulate is near key landmarks like District Six Museum and Bo-Kaap. Use the map below for detailed directions and nearby points of interest.

Location map of the Consulate of Italy in Cape Town, South Africa

Upcoming Holidays

Please note that the Consulate may be closed on the following holidays. We recommend contacting the Consulate directly to confirm their operating hours or availability on these dates.

  • Youth Day: June 16 Flag of South Africa
  • National Women’s Day: August 9 to August 10 Flag of South Africa
  • Assumption of Mary: August 15 Flag of Italy
  • 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 Italy.

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

  • Uniform Schengen Visas (USV)
  • Limited Territorial Validity Visas (LTV)
  • Long sojourn or "national" Visas (NV)

Head of Mission

Giulio Mignacca, Consul

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 of Italy in Cape Town, South Africa, Italy also has 4 representations in the following cities of South Africa:


View All Diplomatic Missions of Italy in South Africa

Diplomatic Missions in Neighboring Countries

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

See also

South Africa in Italy

South Africa has 8 representations in the following cities:

Nearby Landmarks

Nearby Airports

  • Cape Town International Airport (CPT)
    (17.75 km away)
    Cape Town
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This page was last edited on 11 January 2024 at 02:27 AM (EST).

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