Japanese Embassy in Pretoria
Embassy 
Japan Pretoria, South Africa
- Address
- Baines Street 259, Pretoria
- Phone
- +27 12 452 1500
- Website
- za.emb-japan.go.jp
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Record last updated on 16 September 2025
Japan’s embassy to South Africa is in Pretoria, the capital of South Africa, at Baines Street 259, Pretoria. Office hours are Monday to Friday, 08:30–17:00 with a midday break. South African citizens need an e-Visa for Japan, applied for online before travel.
Opening hours of the Japanese embassy in Pretoria
| Monday | 08:30–12:4513:45–17:00 break 12:45–13:45 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 08:30–12:4513:45–17:00 break 12:45–13:45 |
| Wednesday | 08:30–12:4513:45–17:00 break 12:45–13:45 |
| Thursday | 08:30–12:4513:45–17:00 break 12:45–13:45 |
| Friday | 08:30–12:4513:45–17:00 break 12:45–13:45 |
| Saturday | Closed |
| Sunday | Closed |
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in South Africa
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Day of Reconciliation
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Christmas Day
Public holidays in Japan
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Labour Thanksgiving Day
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New Year's Day
The Japanese embassy in Pretoria is listed as open Monday to Friday, 08:30–17:00 with a midday break.
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
South African citizens need an e-Visa for Japan, applied for online before travel. The application is made online, not at the Japanese embassy in Pretoria.
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Japan’s other missions in South Africa
- Embassy Branch Office of Japan in Pretoria
Brooklyn Road 337, 0081 Brooklyn
The Japanese embassy in Pretoria is one of 2 missions of Japan in South Africa. South Africa in turn has an embassy in Tokyo.
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About the Japanese embassy in Pretoria
It appears in official lists as Embassy of Japan in Pretoria.
Address and contact
Address: Baines Street 259, Pretoria. The record for the Japanese embassy in Pretoria includes a phone number and an official website.
Japanese citizens travelling to South Africa
Japanese citizens can visit South Africa without a visa for up to 90 days.
When the Japanese embassy in Pretoria is closed
The Japanese 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 Japan such as Labour Thanksgiving Day on Monday 23 November 2026.
Before visiting the Japanese embassy in Pretoria
Current procedures for the Japanese embassy in Pretoria, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the Japanese Embassy in Pretoria?
The Japanese embassy in Pretoria is at Baines Street 259, Pretoria.
What are the opening hours of the Japanese Embassy in Pretoria?
The Japanese embassy in Pretoria is listed as open Monday to Friday, 08:30–17:00 with a midday break.
Is the Japanese Embassy in Pretoria open on Saturday?
No. The hours on record for the Japanese embassy in Pretoria do not include Saturday.
When is the Japanese Embassy in Pretoria closed?
The Japanese 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 Japan.
Do South African citizens need a visa for Japan?
South African citizens need an e-Visa for Japan, applied for online before travel.
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