WELCOME

MOLO, SAWUBONA, DUMELA, AVUXENI, LOTJHANI, GOEIE DAG, HELLO.

Welcome to the website of the South African Consulate-General (in Toronto) and the High Commission (in Ottawa).

The High Commission and Consulate General promotes South Africa’s interests in Canada. As such, the High Commission serves Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick and Nunavut as well as the immediate area surrounding Ottawa. The Consulate General provides consular services in Ontario, Quebec, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, British Columbia, Yukon and the Northwest Territories.

Accordingly, we aim to foster excellent relations between South Africa and Canada through focusing on promoting the strategic goals on enhancement of relations around trade and investments, tourism, arts and culture as well as on education and training. These goals are aimed to support South Africa’s priorities that have been identified by our government.

South Africans are a vibrant nation that continues to espouse for the values of UBUNTU, which recognises the interdependence of the global community if we are to resolve the intricate challenges facing the World. We encourage you to follow us on social media and to stay updated on our latest activities. (X; Fb) We thank you for visiting us and we look forward to engaging with you and also receiving you soon in our beautiful country.

IMPORTANT NOTICES

SA VFS Consular Service Centre to open in Toronto, effective from 17 November 2025: This is for easier access for South African citizens in Canada to Passports, IDs & Birth Certificates, Registration of Birth (only 30 days and under) via VFS Global

Unit 801, 415 Yonge Street, Toronto ON M5B 2E7 Canada.
Tel:  +1 416 613 7858
For enquiries Email: info.sappidcan@vfshelpline.com
www.vfsglobal.com

Now Open in Ottawa: Easier access for South Africans in Canada to passports, IDs & birth registrations via VFS Global

IMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT VISAS

Mondays – Thursdays: 08:00 AM – 16:30 PM; Fridays: 08:00 AM – 14:00 PM Consular Hours: Mon-Thurs: 09:30 – 12:00 (noon) No walk-ins; appointments only

FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: