- Address
- Melk Street 250, 0181 Pretoria
- Phone
- +27 12 425 1600
- Website
- za.ambafrance.org
France
South Africa
French Embassy & Consulates in South Africa
- 1 embassy
- 2 consulates general
In South Africa, France has an embassy in Pretoria and 2 consulates general in Johannesburg and Cape Town. France requires South African citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Map: France’s 3 missions in South Africa
Map: France’s 3 missions in South Africa
French Embassy in Pretoria
The French embassy is in Pretoria, the capital of South Africa, at Melk Street 250, 0181 Pretoria. Its phone number and website are on its page.
French consulates in South Africa
- Consulate General of France in Johannesburg
Rosebank Corner Building, 3ème étage, 191 Jan Smuts Avenue, 2193 Parktown North, Randburg, 2196 Johannesburg
- Consulate General of France in Cape Town
Queen Victoria Street 78, 8001 Cape Town
France also has 2 consulates general in Johannesburg and Cape Town; career consulates of this kind usually renew passports and take visa applications for their region.
France visa for South African citizens
South AfricaFrance Visa required France visa for citizens of South Africa
FranceSouth Africa Visa-free, 90 days South Africa visa for citizens of France
France visa requirements for citizens of South Africa
- Uniform Schengen visa (type C) for France – tourism or private visit
- Long-stay visa (type D) – study, work, family
- Schengen short-stay visa (type C) – business
- Schengen short-stay visa (type C) – visiting family or friends
- Fee: €90
- 13 required documents
checked 22 October 2026
South African citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to France. In South Africa, applications go to the French embassy in Pretoria or one of the consulates in Johannesburg and Cape Town, or to a visa centre working for France.
South Africa’s missions in France
Missions of South Africa in France (3)
In return, South Africa has 3 missions in France, including its embassy in Paris.
Good to know
France in South Africa
Worldwide, France has 386 missions in 176 countries; 3 of them are in South Africa.
Travel to South Africa for French citizens
No visa is needed by French citizens for South Africa, for stays of up to 90 days. In South Africa, French citizens can turn to the French embassy for passports and emergency help.
When French missions in South Africa are closed
French missions in South Africa close 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, and usually on some holidays of France, such as Armistice Day (Armistice 1918) on Wednesday 11 November 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the French embassy in South Africa?
The French embassy is in Pretoria, at Melk Street 250, 0181 Pretoria.
Does France have consulates in South Africa?
Yes, France has 2 consulates general in Johannesburg and Cape Town.
Do South African citizens need a visa for France?
France requires South African citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Do French citizens need a visa for South Africa?
No visa is needed by French citizens for South Africa, for stays of up to 90 days.
Does South Africa have an embassy in France?
Yes, South Africa has its embassy in Paris, along with 2 other missions in France.