- Address
- Pretorius Street 877, 0083 Arcadia
- Phone
- +27-12-431-4000
- Website
- za.usembassy.gov
United States
South Africa
US Embassy & Consulates in South Africa
- 1 embassy
- 3 consulates general
In South Africa, the United States has an embassy in Pretoria and 3 consulates general in Johannesburg, Durban and Cape Town. The United States requires South African citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Map: the United States’ 4 missions in South Africa
Map: the United States’ 4 missions in South Africa
US Embassy in Pretoria
The US embassy is in Pretoria, the capital of South Africa, at Pretorius Street 877, 0083 Arcadia. Its phone number and website are on its page.
US consulates in South Africa
- Consulate General of the United States in Johannesburg
Sandton Drive 1, 2146 Johannesburg
- Consulate General of the United States in Durban
Doctor Pixley Kaseme Street 303, 4001 Durban
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The United States also has 3 consulates general in Johannesburg, Durban and Cape Town; career consulates of this kind usually renew passports and take visa applications for their region.
United States visa for South African citizens
South AfricaUnited States Visa required United States visa for citizens of South Africa
United StatesSouth Africa Visa-free, 90 days South Africa visa for citizens of the United States
United States visa requirements for citizens of South Africa
- B-1/B-2 visitor visa (business / tourism)
- Transit (C visa) – brief
- Student (F/M/J) and work (H, L, O…) visas – brief
- Fee: US$185
- 4 required documents
checked 22 October 2026
South African citizens need a visa for the United States, obtained before travel. From South Africa, the application is made at the US embassy in Pretoria or one of the consulates in Johannesburg, Durban and Cape Town or through a visa centre appointed by the United States.
South Africa’s missions in the United States
Missions of South Africa in the United States (4)
In return, South Africa has 4 missions in the United States, including its embassy in Washington D.C.
Good to know
The United States in South Africa
Worldwide, the United States has 314 missions in 179 countries; 4 of them are in South Africa.
Travel to South Africa for US citizens
US citizens do not need a visa for South Africa: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free. In South Africa, US citizens can turn to the US embassy for passports and emergency help.
When US missions in South Africa are closed
US 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 the United States, such as Veterans Day on Wednesday 11 November 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the US embassy in South Africa?
The US embassy is in Pretoria, at Pretorius Street 877, 0083 Arcadia.
Does the United States have consulates in South Africa?
Yes, the United States has 3 consulates general in Johannesburg, Durban and Cape Town.
Do South African citizens need a visa for the United States?
South African citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the United States.
Do US citizens need a visa for South Africa?
South Africa admits US citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Does South Africa have an embassy in the United States?
Yes, South Africa has its embassy in Washington D.C., along with 3 other missions in the United States.