Canadian representation in South Africa
Canadian Consulate in Cape Town
Contact details, appointment hours and consular assistance for the Consulate of Canada in Cape Town, South Africa.
Contact details
Contact the Canadian Consulate in Cape Town
The Consulate of Canada is located in the Boston area of Bellville, Cape Town.
Boston, Bellville
Cape Town 7530
South Africa
Appointments: Consular services are available by appointment Monday to Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., and Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Location
Where is the Canadian Consulate in Cape Town?
The Consulate is located at 12 2nd Ave in Boston, Bellville, Cape Town.
About the consulate
About the Consulate of Canada in Cape Town
The Canadian Consulate in Cape Town is headed by an Honorary Consul and provides local consular assistance to Canadians visiting or living in South Africa.
Canada’s principal diplomatic and full-service consular mission in South Africa is the High Commission of Canada in Pretoria.
The Cape Town office provides consular assistance locally, while passport and citizenship applications are handled through Pretoria.
Consular services
Services at the Canadian Consulate in Cape Town
The Government of Canada lists consular services at the Cape Town office.
Consular assistance
Canadians in the Cape Town area can contact the Consulate for local consular assistance and guidance.
Regional support
The High Commission of Canada in Pretoria provides the broader range of Canadian consular services in South Africa.
Passport information
The Cape Town office does not provide passport services. Contact the High Commission of Canada in Pretoria.
Citizenship information
The Honorary Consulate in Cape Town does not process Canadian citizenship applications.
Voting abroad
Canadians living abroad can use the Government of Canada’s online procedures to register and vote in federal elections.
Emergency assistance
Emergency Canadian consular assistance is available 24 hours a day through the Government of Canada.
Opening hours
Opening hours at the Canadian Consulate in Cape Town
Monday to Thursday
9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., by appointment.
2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., by appointment.
Friday
9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., by appointment.
Saturday and Sunday: Closed.
Emergency assistance: Office hours may change during a large-scale emergency. Emergency Canadian consular assistance remains available 24 hours a day.
Passport services
Canadian passport services for Cape Town
The Canadian Consulate in Cape Town does not provide passport services.
High Commission of Canada in Pretoria
For Canadian passport applications, renewals and assistance with lost, stolen or damaged passports, contact the High Commission of Canada in Pretoria at pret-consul@international.gc.ca.
Citizenship services
Canadian citizenship services for Cape Town
The Honorary Consulate in Cape Town does not process applications for Canadian citizenship certificates.
Online applications
Applicants who are eligible can use the Government of Canada’s online application process for proof of Canadian citizenship.
Paper applications
If a paper application is required, send it by courier to the Consular Section of the High Commission of Canada in Pretoria or use the designated drop-box at the High Commission.
Before you visit
Preparing to visit the Canadian Consulate in Cape Town
Book an appointment
Consular services are appointment-based. Arrange your visit before travelling to the office.
Check where your service is handled
Passport and citizenship applications are not processed in Cape Town and should be handled through the High Commission in Pretoria.
Contact Pretoria when required
For services beyond the scope of the Honorary Consulate, use the High Commission of Canada in Pretoria.
Frequently asked questions
Canadian Consulate in Cape Town FAQ
Is there a Canadian consulate in Cape Town?
Yes. Canada maintains a Consulate at 12 2nd Ave, Boston, Bellville, Cape Town.
Is the Canadian Consulate in Cape Town an honorary post?
Yes. Travel.gc.ca identifies the Cape Town office as an Honorary Consul of Canada, while Global Affairs Canada officially names it the Consulate of Canada to South Africa, in Cape Town.
What is the address?
The published address is 12 2nd Ave, Boston, Bellville, Cape Town 7530, South Africa.
What is the email address?
The published consular email address is pret-consul@international.gc.ca.
When is the Canadian Consulate in Cape Town open?
Consular services are available by appointment Monday to Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. and from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., and Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Can I apply for a Canadian passport in Cape Town?
No. The Cape Town office does not provide passport services. Contact the High Commission of Canada in Pretoria.
Can I submit a Canadian citizenship application in Cape Town?
No. The Honorary Consulate does not process citizenship applications. Eligible applicants can apply online, while required paper applications are handled through the High Commission in Pretoria.
Which Canadian mission provides full consular services in South Africa?
The High Commission of Canada in Pretoria is Canada’s principal diplomatic and full-service consular mission in South Africa.