South African Mission in New York

South Africa admits US citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.

For matters it cannot handle, the South African embassy in Washington D.C. (334 km) is responsible. Besides the South African mission in New York, South Africa has 3 other missions in the United States. Consulates: Chicago and Los Angeles. The United States in turn has 4 missions in South Africa, its embassy being in Pretoria.

About the South African mission in New York

It appears in official lists as Mission of South Africa in New York. It is headed by S A Cardy, according to the records. Offices of this kind usually represent South Africa at an international organisation and rarely serve the public.

Address and contact

Address: 845 Third Avenue, 10th Floor, New York, 10022, New York City. The record for the South African mission in New York includes a phone number, an e-mail address, a fax number and an official website.

South African citizens travelling to the United States

South African citizens need a visa for the United States, obtained before travel.

When the South African mission in New York is closed

The South African mission in New York 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 mission in New York

Current procedures for the South African mission in New York, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.

Near the South African mission in New York

Within 1 km of the South African mission in New York there are 183 other foreign missions.