Italian Embassy in Pretoria
Embassy 
Italy Pretoria, South Africa
- Address
- George Avenue 796, Pretoria
- Phone
- +27 12 423 0000
- Website
- ambpretoria.esteri.it
Head of mission: Vecchi Alberto
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Foreign ministry of Italy: list of missions abroad · Record last updated on 16 October 2023
At George Avenue 796, Pretoria, the Italian embassy in Pretoria represents Italy towards South Africa. South African citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Italy.
Opening hours
No opening hours on record. Most missions receive visitors by appointment only.
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in South Africa
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Day of Reconciliation
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Christmas Day
Public holidays in Italy
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Immaculate Conception
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Christmas Day
Italy visa for South African citizens
South AfricaItaly Visa required Italy visa for citizens of South Africa
ItalySouth Africa Visa-free, 90 days South Africa visa for citizens of Italy
South African citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Italy. Applications may be taken here or by a visa centre working for Italy.
Visa statistics
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 774 | 744 | 30 | 3.9% | 98.8% |
| 2024 | 687 | 622 | 65 | 9.5% | 100.0% |
| 2025 | 916 | 864 | 52 | 5.7% | 100.0% |
Italy’s visa offices in South Africa, 2025
| Visa office | Applications | Refusal rate |
|---|---|---|
| Johannesburg | 20,725 | 3.3% |
| Cape Town | 11,891 | 2.3% |
| Pretoria (this office) | 916 | 5.7% |
In 2025, Italy’s embassy in Pretoria received 916 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 864. 52 applications were refused, a refusal rate of 5.7%. In 2024 it had been 9.5%: the rate fell by 3.8 points. Applications rose by 33% compared with 2024 (687).
Over 2023–2025 the rate ranged from 3.9% (2023) to 9.5% (2024).
Italy issues Schengen visas at 3 locations in South Africa; this office handled 3% of their 33,532 applications in 2025. Refusal rates elsewhere: Johannesburg 3.3% and Cape Town 2.3%, which makes Pretoria the highest of the group. Each office serves the applicants who live in its own consular district, so the rates also reflect who applies where, not only how strictly files are assessed.
Across all Schengen consulates in South Africa, 5.3% of applications were refused in 2025; Italy’s rate worldwide was 10.8%. Italy received the largest number of applications of the 21 Schengen states represented here.
Almost every visa issued here allows multiple entries. The statistics count applications, not people, and include every nationality that applies here, not only citizens of South Africa.
Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2023–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made
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Italy’s other missions in South Africa
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- Consulate General of Italy in Johannesburg
37 1st Avenue (Corner 2nd Street) - Houghton Estate, 2198, Johannesburg
- Consulate of Italy in Cape Town
2 Greys Pass, Gardens - 8001 Cape Town, Cape Town
- Honorary Consulate of Italy in Port Elizabeth
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- Honorary Consulate of Italy in East London
14 BRIAR LANE EXTENSION, BEACON BAY, EAST LONDON, SOUTH AFRICA, 5241, East London
- Honorary Consulate of Italy in Durban
3 Meadway, Drummond, KwaZulu-Natal, Durban
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About the Italian embassy in Pretoria
It appears in official lists as Embassy of Italy in Pretoria. It is headed by Vecchi Alberto, according to the records.
Address and contact
Address: George Avenue 796, Pretoria. The record for the Italian embassy in Pretoria includes a phone number, an e-mail address and an official website.
Italian citizens travelling to South Africa
Italian citizens can visit South Africa without a visa for up to 90 days.
When the Italian embassy in Pretoria is closed
The Italian embassy in Pretoria closes on South Africa’s public holidays, the next being Day of Reconciliation on Wednesday 16 December 2026 and Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, and usually on holidays of Italy such as Immaculate Conception (Immacolata Concezione) on Tuesday 8 December 2026.
Before visiting the Italian embassy in Pretoria
Current procedures for the Italian embassy in Pretoria, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the Italian embassy in Pretoria
Within 1 km of the Italian embassy in Pretoria there are 26 other foreign missions.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the Italian Embassy in Pretoria?
The Italian embassy in Pretoria is at George Avenue 796, Pretoria.
When is the Italian Embassy in Pretoria closed?
The Italian embassy in Pretoria closes on South Africa’s public holidays, the next being Day of Reconciliation on Wednesday 16 December 2026, and usually on the national day of Italy.
Do South African citizens need a visa for Italy?
South African citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Italy.
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