South African Consulate General in Chicago
Consulate General 
South Africa Chicago, United States
- Address
- South Michigan Avenue 200, 60603 Chicago
- Phone
- +1-312-939-7929
- Website
- southafricachicago.com
No opening hours on record. Most missions receive visitors by appointment only.
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Record last updated on 14 June 2023
The South African consulate general in Chicago is at South Michigan Avenue 200, 60603 Chicago; South Africa’s embassy is in Washington D.C., about 952 km away. US citizens do not need a visa for South Africa: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
Opening hours
No opening hours on record. Most missions receive visitors by appointment only.
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in the United States
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Veterans Day
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Thanksgiving Day
Public holidays in South Africa
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Day of Reconciliation
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Christmas Day
South Africa visa for US citizens
United StatesSouth Africa Visa-free, 90 days South Africa visa for citizens of the United States
South AfricaUnited States Visa required United States visa for citizens of South Africa
US citizens do not need a visa for South Africa: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
Other missions nearby
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Consulate General of the Philippines in ChicagoSouth Michigan Avenue 122, 60603 Chicago
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Consulate General of North Macedonia in ChicagoNorth Dearborn Street 33, 60602 Chicago
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Consulate General of France in Chicago205 North Michigan Avenue Michigan Plaza Suite 3700, 60601 Chicago
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Consulate General of Peru in ChicagoNorth Michigan Avenue 180, 60601 Chicago
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Consulate General of Spain in ChicagoNorth Michigan Avenue 180, 60601 Chicago
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Consulate General of Egypt in ChicagoNorth Michigan Avenue 180, 60601 Chicago
South Africa’s other missions in the United States
- Embassy of South Africa in Washington D.C.
Massachusetts Avenue Northwest 3051, 20008 Washington
- Consulate General of South Africa in Los Angeles
6300 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 600, Los Angeles, California, 90048
- Mission of South Africa in New York
845 Third Avenue, 10th Floor, New York, 10022, New York City
All missions of South Africa in the United States (4)
For matters it cannot handle, the South African embassy in Washington D.C. (952 km) is responsible. The South African consulate general in Chicago is one of 4 missions of South Africa in the United States. Consulates: Los Angeles. The United States in turn has 4 missions in South Africa, its embassy being in Pretoria.
Good to know
About the South African consulate general in Chicago
It appears in official lists as Consulate General of South Africa in Chicago. A consulate does consular work for a region: passports, certificates and help for nationals in difficulty.
Address and contact
Address: South Michigan Avenue 200, 60603 Chicago. The record for the South African consulate general in Chicago includes a phone number and an official website.
South African citizens travelling to the United States
The United States requires South African citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
When the South African consulate general in Chicago is closed
The South African consulate general in Chicago closes on the United States’ public holidays, the next being Veterans Day on Wednesday 11 November 2026 and Thanksgiving Day on Thursday 26 November 2026, and usually on holidays of South Africa such as Day of Reconciliation on Wednesday 16 December 2026.
Before visiting the South African consulate general in Chicago
Current procedures for the South African consulate general in Chicago, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the South African consulate general in Chicago
The South African consulate general in Chicago has 10 other foreign missions within 1 km, in a diplomatic quarter.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the South African Consulate General in Chicago?
The South African consulate general in Chicago is at South Michigan Avenue 200, 60603 Chicago.
When is the South African Consulate General in Chicago closed?
The South African consulate general in Chicago closes on the United States’ public holidays, the next being Veterans Day on Wednesday 11 November 2026, and usually on the national day of South Africa.
Do US citizens need a visa for South Africa?
US citizens do not need a visa for South Africa: stays of up to 90 days are visa-free.
Where is the South African embassy in the United States?
The South African embassy is in Washington D.C., about 952 km from the South African consulate general in Chicago.
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