Consulates in East London
- 1 mission
- 1 country
- most embassies are in Pretoria
Embassies and consulates in East London
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Honorary Consulate of Italy in East London14 BRIAR LANE EXTENSION, BEACON BAY, EAST LONDON, SOUTH AFRICA, 5241, East London
The only foreign mission in East London is the honorary consulate of Italy. The embassies to South Africa are in Pretoria, about 809 km away.
Public holidays in East London
Public holidays in South Africa
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Day of Reconciliation
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Christmas Day
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Day of Goodwill
The honorary consulate of Italy closes on South Africa’s public holidays, the next being Day of Reconciliation on Wednesday 16 December 2026, Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026 and Day of Goodwill (St. Stephen's Day) on Saturday 26 December 2026.
Other cities in South Africa
- 132
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- 12
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- 2
Good to know
Types of mission in East London
Of these, the honorary consulate in East London offers limited help: like most honorary consulates, it does not normally issue visas or passports.
Other cities in South Africa
Outside East London, missions in South Africa are found in Pretoria (132), Cape Town (22), Johannesburg (12), Durban (10) and Port Elizabeth (2).
Frequently asked questions
How many embassies and consulates are in East London?
There is one foreign mission on record in East London: the honorary consulate of Italy.
Is there an embassy in East London?
No. The embassies to South Africa are in Pretoria, about 809 km away; East London has the honorary consulate of Italy.
When is the honorary consulate in East London closed?
The honorary consulate of Italy closes on South Africa’s public holidays, the next being Day of Reconciliation on Wednesday 16 December 2026, and on the national day of Italy.