- Address
- Massachusetts Avenue Northwest 3051, 20008 Washington
- Phone
- +1 937 5760
- Website
- saembassy.org
- Head of mission
- R P Meyer
South Africa
United States
South African Embassy & Consulates in the United States
- 1 embassy
- 2 consulates general
South Africa is represented in the United States by 4 missions: an embassy in Washington D.C., 2 consulates general in Chicago and Los Angeles and 1 other office. No visa is needed by US citizens for South Africa, for stays of up to 90 days.
Map: South Africa’s 4 missions in the United States
Map: South Africa’s 4 missions in the United States
South African Embassy in Washington D.C.
The South African embassy is in Washington D.C., the capital of the United States, at Massachusetts Avenue Northwest 3051, 20008 Washington. The head of mission on record is R P Meyer. Its phone number and website are on its page.
South African consulates in the United States
- Consulate General of South Africa in Chicago
South Michigan Avenue 200, 60603 Chicago
- 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
South Africa also has 2 consulates general in Chicago and Los Angeles; career consulates of this kind usually renew passports and take visa applications for their region.
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.
The United States’ missions in South Africa
Missions of the United States in South Africa (4)
In return, the United States has 4 missions in South Africa, including its embassy in Pretoria.
Good to know
South Africa in the United States
Worldwide, South Africa has 202 missions in 129 countries; 4 of them are in the United States.
Travel to the United States for South African citizens
The United States requires South African citizens to hold a visa issued in advance. In the United States, South African citizens can turn to the South African embassy for passports and emergency help.
When South African missions in the United States are closed
South African missions in the United States close on the United States’ public holidays, the next being Veterans Day on Wednesday 11 November 2026, Thanksgiving Day on Thursday 26 November 2026 and Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, and usually on some holidays of South Africa, such as Day of Reconciliation on Wednesday 16 December 2026.
Frequently asked questions
Where is the South African embassy in the United States?
The South African embassy is in Washington D.C., at Massachusetts Avenue Northwest 3051, 20008 Washington.
Does South Africa have consulates in the United States?
Yes, South Africa has 2 consulates general in Chicago and Los Angeles.
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.
Do South African citizens need a visa for the United States?
The United States requires South African citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Does the United States have an embassy in South Africa?
Yes, the United States has its embassy in Pretoria, along with 3 other missions in South Africa.