South African representation in Canada
South African Consulate General in Toronto
Contact details, appointments, consular services and visitor information for the Consulate General of the Republic of South Africa in Toronto, Ontario.
Contact details
Contact the South African Consulate General in Toronto
The Consulate General of the Republic of South Africa in Toronto is headed by Consul-General Thandile Babalwa Sunduza.
Toronto, ON M2N 6Y8
Canada
Appointment required: The Consulate General states that consular services are provided by appointment and that walk-in clients are not accepted. Contact the office before visiting.
Location
Where is the South African Consulate General in Toronto?
The Consulate General is located at 110 Sheppard Avenue East in North York, Toronto.
About the consulate
About the South African Consulate General in Toronto
The Consulate General in Toronto is one of South Africa’s principal official missions in Canada. It provides consular services across a large part of Canada and supports South Africa’s diplomatic, economic and cultural relations with Canada.
The current Consul-General is Thandile Babalwa Sunduza. South Africa’s Department of International Relations and Cooperation and the Government of Ontario both list her as head of the Toronto post.
Consular services
Services at the South African Consulate General
The Consulate General publishes procedures for immigration, civic and other consular matters. The correct application route depends on the service required.
Visas and immigration
The Toronto mission provides official information and processing guidance for South African visa and immigration matters.
Civic services
South African citizens can obtain guidance relating to passports, identity documents, birth registration and other civic matters.
Certificates and records
Published services include birth, marriage and death records, as well as certain personal amendments and document-related procedures.
VFS service centre: Since November 2025, certain South African civic applications in Toronto, including passports, identity documents and some birth services, can be submitted through the designated VFS Consular Service Centre. Check the current official instructions before applying.
Appointments
Appointments at the South African Consulate General
The Consulate General states that service is by appointment only and that walk-ins are not accepted. Appointment requests and general immigration or civic-service enquiries should be sent to ImmigrationC@dirco.gov.za.
The mission asks applicants to send their enquiry to one email address only and to allow time for a response before sending a reminder.
Opening times: Current pages on the official mission website publish differing consular-hour schedules. Confirm the applicable hours directly with the Consulate General when arranging your appointment.
Consular district
Jurisdiction of the South African Consulate General
The Toronto Consulate General provides consular services for residents of:
Central Canada
Ontario, Quebec and Manitoba.
Western Canada
Saskatchewan, Alberta and British Columbia.
Northern Canada
Yukon and the Northwest Territories.
Atlantic Canada and Nunavut: Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Nunavut are served by the South African High Commission in Ottawa.
Before you visit
What to check before visiting
Arrange an appointment
The Consulate General does not accept walk-in consular clients. Contact the mission and follow the current appointment procedure.
Check where to apply
Some civic applications are now handled through the designated VFS Consular Service Centre in Toronto rather than directly at the Consulate General.
Prepare your documents
Review the current requirements for your specific visa, civic or document procedure before attending or submitting an application.
Frequently asked questions
South African Consulate General in Toronto FAQ
Where is the South African Consulate General in Toronto?
The Consulate General is located at 110 Sheppard Avenue East, Suite 600, Toronto, Ontario M2N 6Y8.
Who is the South African Consul-General in Toronto?
Thandile Babalwa Sunduza is the current Consul-General of the Republic of South Africa in Toronto.
Do I need an appointment at the South African Consulate General?
Yes. The Consulate General states that consular services are provided by appointment only and that walk-ins are not accepted.
What provinces does the Toronto Consulate General serve?
The mission provides consular services for Ontario, Quebec, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta and British Columbia, as well as Yukon and the Northwest Territories.
Can I apply for a South African passport in Toronto?
South African citizens can access passport services in Toronto, but certain passport and other civic applications are now handled through the designated VFS Consular Service Centre. Check the latest official procedure before applying.
What email should I use for an appointment?
The Consulate General publishes ImmigrationC@dirco.gov.za for appointment requests and other immigration or civic-service enquiries.