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Embassy of Italy in Pretoria, South Africa

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Embassy of Italy in Pretoria, South Africa, located at 796, George Avenue, 0083 Arcadia. View a location map, get driving directions to the Embassy of Italy, or find information about the address, consular services, visa list, upcoming holidays, office hours, and head of mission (HOM).

  • Embassy Address

    796, George Avenue, 0083 Arcadia
    Pretoria
    South Africa

  • Telephone

    +27 12 42 30 000

  • Emergency Phone

    +27 82 781 5972 (strictly for use in emergency situations such as accidents, arrests, urgent health issues, and similar circumstances.)

  • Fax

    +27 12 43 05 547

  • Email

  • Office Hours

    Wednesday 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
    Thursday 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
    Friday 9:00 AM–2:00 PM
    Saturday Closed
    Sunday Closed
    Monday 9:00 AM–5:00 PM
    Tuesday 9:00 AM–5:00 PM

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

    🕒 Current time in Pretoria: 11:56 AM, Wednesday June 10, 2026

Location Map

Located at 796, George Avenue, 0083 Arcadia, 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 Italy 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
  • 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

Available Services

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

Alberto Vecchi, Ambassador

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Passport Services

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Notarial Services

The diplomatic missions of Italy provide notarial services for various documents, such as authentication, certification, and legalization.

Consular Assistance

Italian diplomatic missions offer consular assistance and protection to Italian citizens residing or traveling abroad. This includes assistance in emergencies, such as accidents, illnesses, or legal issues.

Visa Services

Italian embassies and consulates process visa applications for foreign nationals who wish to visit Italy.

Online Resources

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Additional Missions in South Africa

Besides Embassy of Italy in Pretoria, 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

  • O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
    (44.02 km away)
    Johannesburg
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