Embassy of Japan in Pretoria
Today 08:30–12:45, 13:45–17:00- Address
- Baines Street 259, Pretoria
- Phone
- +27 12 452 1500
- Website
- za.emb-japan.go.jp
Japan
South Africa
Japanese Embassy in South Africa
1 embassy
Japan is represented in South Africa by 2 missions: an embassy in Pretoria and 1 other office. South African citizens need a visa for Japan, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Map: Japan’s 2 missions in South Africa
Map: Japan’s 2 missions in South Africa
Japanese Embassy in Pretoria
The Japanese embassy is in Pretoria, the capital of South Africa, at Baines Street 259, Pretoria. Its phone number and website are on its page.
Consulates
- Embassy Branch Office of Japan in Pretoria
Brooklyn Road 337, 0081 Brooklyn
Japan visa for South African citizens
South AfricaJapan e-Visa Japan visa for citizens of South Africa
JapanSouth Africa Visa-free, 90 days South Africa visa for citizens of Japan
Japan visa requirements for citizens of South Africa
- JAPAN eVISA (single-entry tourism)
- Short-term stay visa (tourism)
- Short-term stay visa (business)
- Short-term stay visa (visiting relatives or friends)
- 16 required documents
checked 22 October 2026
South African citizens need an e-Visa for Japan, applied for online before travel. The application is made online on the official portal of Japan, not at the Japanese embassy.
South Africa’s missions in Japan
Missions of South Africa in Japan (1)
In return, South Africa has an embassy in Japan, in Tokyo.
Good to know
Japan in South Africa
Worldwide, Japan has 248 missions in 146 countries; 2 of them are in South Africa.
Travel to South Africa for Japanese citizens
South Africa admits Japanese citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days. In South Africa, Japanese citizens can turn to the Japanese embassy for passports and emergency help.
When Japanese missions in South Africa are closed
Japanese 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 Japan, such as Labour Thanksgiving Day on Monday 23 November 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the Japanese embassy in South Africa?
The Japanese embassy is in Pretoria, at Baines Street 259, Pretoria.
Do South African citizens need a visa for Japan?
Japan requires a visa from South African citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Do Japanese citizens need a visa for South Africa?
South Africa admits Japanese citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Does South Africa have an embassy in Japan?
Yes, South Africa has its embassy in Tokyo.