South African Embassy in Washington D.C.
- Address
- Massachusetts Avenue Northwest 3051, 20008 Washington
- Phone
- +1 937 5760
- Website
- saembassy.org
Head of mission: R P Meyer
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Wikidata · Foreign ministry of South Africa: list of missions abroad · Record last updated on 9 January 2026
The South African embassy in Washington D.C. stands at Massachusetts Avenue Northwest 3051, 20008 Washington, in Washington D.C., the capital of the United States. US citizens can visit South Africa without a visa for up to 90 days.
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
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US citizens can visit South Africa without a visa for up to 90 days.
Other missions nearby
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Embassy of Bolivia in Washington D.C.Massachusetts Avenue Northwest 3014, 20008 Washington
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Embassy of Brazil in Washington D.C.Massachusetts Avenue Northwest 3006, Washington
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Embassy of the United Kingdom in Washington D.C.Massachusetts Avenue Northwest 3100, 20008 Washington
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Embassy of Sri Lanka in Washington D.C.Whitehaven Street Northwest 3025, 20008 Washington
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Embassy of Italy in Washington D.C.Whitehaven Street Northwest 3000, 20008 Washington
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Embassy of New Zealand in Washington D.C.Observatory Circle Northwest 37, 20008 Washington
South Africa’s other missions 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
All missions of South Africa in the United States (4)
Besides the South African embassy in Washington D.C., 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.
Latest official news
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11 SEPTEMBER 2026 EMBASSY OF SOUTH AFRICA CELEBRATES SPORTS DIPLOMACY AND HISTORIC SPRINGBOKS TEST IN WASHINGTON, D.C. Exclusive reception honors World Cup–winning captain John Smit and reinforces U.S.–South Africa bilateral ties ahead of landmark Baltimore clash against the All Blacks…
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About the South African embassy in Washington D.C.
It appears in official lists as Embassy of South Africa in Washington D.C. The head of mission on record is R P Meyer.
Address and contact
Address: Massachusetts Avenue Northwest 3051, 20008 Washington. The record for the South African embassy in Washington D.C. includes a phone number, an e-mail address 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 embassy in Washington D.C. is closed
The South African embassy in Washington D.C. 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 embassy in Washington D.C.
Current procedures for the South African embassy in Washington D.C., including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the South African embassy in Washington D.C.
The South African embassy in Washington D.C. has 37 other foreign missions within 1 km, in a diplomatic quarter.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the South African Embassy in Washington D.C.?
The South African embassy in Washington D.C. is at Massachusetts Avenue Northwest 3051, 20008 Washington.
When is the South African Embassy in Washington D.C. closed?
The South African embassy in Washington D.C. 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 can visit South Africa without a visa for up to 90 days.
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