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Embassy of Japan in Pretoria, South Africa

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Embassy of Japan in Pretoria, South Africa, located at 259 Baines Street, Corner of Bains and Frans Oerder Streets. View a location map, get driving directions to the Embassy of Japan, or find information about the address, consular services, visa list, upcoming holidays, office hours, and head of mission (HOM).

  • Embassy Address

    259 Baines Street, Corner of Bains and Frans Oerder Streets
    Groenkloof
    Pretoria 0181
    South Africa

  • Telephone

    +27 (0) 12 452 1500

  • Fax

    +27 (0) 12 460 3800

  • Email

  • Office Hours

    Wednesday 8:30 AM–12:45 PM, 1:45 PM–5:00 PM
    Thursday 8:30 AM–12:45 PM, 1:45 PM–5:00 PM
    Friday 8:30 AM–12:45 PM, 1:45 PM–5:00 PM
    Saturday Closed
    Sunday Closed
    Monday 8:30 AM–12:45 PM, 1:45 PM–5:00 PM
    Tuesday 8:30 AM–12:45 PM, 1:45 PM–5:00 PM

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

    🕒 Current time in Pretoria: 11:23 AM, Wednesday June 10, 2026

Location Map

Located at 259 Baines Street, Corner of Bains and Frans Oerder Streets, the embassy is near key landmarks like Freedom Park and Loftus Versfeld Stadium. Use the map below for detailed directions and nearby points of interest.

Location map of the Embassy of Japan 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
  • Marine Day: July 20 Flag of Japan
  • National Women’s Day: August 9 to August 10 Flag of South Africa
  • Mountain Day: August 11 Flag of Japan

Available Services

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

Visa Requirements

If you hold a South African passport, you are required to obtain an eVisa or eTA to enter Japan.

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

  • Diplomatic or official visa
  • Transit visa
  • Tourist visa (within 90 days)
  • Visa for visiting relatives and acquaintances (within 90 days)
  • Visa for business, conference, or seminar participation
  • Working visa (professor, artist, journalist, researcher, engineer, skilled labor, etc.)
  • The study, cultural activities, and related visas
  • Designated activities visa (Spouse of Japanese/ Permanent resident and related visas)

Head of Mission

SHIMIZU Fumio, Ambassador

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Passport Services

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Consular Assistance

Japanese embassies and consulates provide consular assistance and support to Japanese citizens abroad, including in cases of emergency and other consular services.

Notarial and Legalization Services

Japanese embassies and consulates offer notarial services, including notarization of documents, authentication of signatures, and legalization of documents to use in foreign countries.

Visa Services

Japanese embassies and consulates process visa applications for foreign nationals who wish to visit Japan for tourism, work, study, business, or other purposes.

Online Resources

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Additional Missions in South Africa

Besides Embassy of Japan in Pretoria, South Africa, Japan also has 1 representation in the following city of South Africa:


View All Diplomatic Missions of Japan in South Africa

Diplomatic Missions in Neighboring Countries

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

See also

South Africa in Japan

South Africa has representation in the following city:

Nearby Landmarks

Nearby Airports

  • O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
    (40.47 km away)
    Johannesburg
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This page was last edited on 08 June 2026 at 11:42 PM (EST).

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