U.S. Citizen Services
American Citizen Services (ACS) is part of Consular Services, based at the U.S. Consulates in Johannesburg, Cape Town and Durban. Assistance is provided to American citizens residing in or visiting South Africa, including but not limited to Passport services, Consular Reports of Births Abroad (CRBA), and Notarials. The consulates also assist in emergency situations, including deaths, arrests and crisis situations.
Routine passport/citizenship and notarial services are by appointment only at Cape Town and Johannesburg Consulates.
For questions relating to South African laws concerning residence, marriage, etc. please refer to the South African Department of Home Affairs web site.
All South African consulates are closed for non-emergency services on weekends, U.S. and South African public holidays. The consular section in Johannesburg is closed on the last Friday of each month. The consulate in Cape Town is closed every Friday.
If you are a South African citizen or a third-country national and would like information on applying for a visa, please visit the Visas page.
Contact Information for Consulates General
| Telephone | (021) 702-7300 |
| Fax | (021) 702-7493 |
| americanscapetown@state.gov | |
| Street address | 2 Reddam Ave, Westlake 7945 |
| Postal address | PostNet Suite 50, Private Bag x26, Tokai 7966 |
| Business hours | Visitors: Mon-Thu 8:30-11:30 Routine passport/citizenship and notarial services by appointment only After Hours Emergency Assistance: (021) 702-7300 |
| Telephone | (031) 305-7600 |
| Fax | (031) 305-7691 |
| consulardurban@state.gov | |
| Street address | Old Mutual Building, 31st floor, 303 Dr. Pixley KaSeme Street, Durban, 4001 |
| Postal address | as above |
| Business hours | All Services: Mon-Fri: 08:30-12:30; 14:00-16:30 After Hours Emergency Assistance: (031) 305-7600 |
| Telephone | (011) 290-3000 |
| Fax | (011) 884-0396 |
| consularjohannesburg@state.gov | |
| Appointments | Book an appointment online |
| Street address | 1 Sandton Drive, Sandhurst (Opp. Sandton City Mall) |
| Postal address | PO Box 787197, Sandton, 2146 |
| Business hours | Mon-Fri: 13:00-16:00 (closed last Friday of the month) Routine passport/citizenship and notarial services by appointment only After Hours Emergency Assistance: (011) 290-3000 |
PLEASE NOTE: There is no public parking available for consular clients at the Consulate General in Johannesburg; vehicle standing/stopping and passenger drop-off in the Consulate General driveways are not permitted. Please be advised that vehicles may not stop/stand on Sandton Drive in front of the Consulate General to drop off or pick up passengers or for any other reason. Secure parking (for a fee) is available within a 10-minute walk of our building.
Messages for U.S. Citizens
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Most Recent Messages
- Completing and Returning Absentee Ballots
- Absentee Voting Day for US Citizens in Durban, October 11, 2012
- Transportation Strike (09/27/2012)
- Protesters Blocking the Motorway and Throwing Petrol Bombs at Cars at the R21/R24 Split near OR Tambo International Airport (09/26/2012)
- Planned Demonstration in front of the U.S. Consulate General, Johannesburg on September 28, 2012 (09/26/2012)
- Nationwide Strike on September 7, 2012 (03/05/2012
- How to Avoid Auto Theft (02/19/2012)
Consular Forex Rate
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January, 2013: $1=R8.90
February, 2013: $1=R9.10
Exchange rates are subject to change at any time. Fees for mailed-in services (such as passport renewals) must be paid at the exchange rate of the date the application is received and processed by the Consulate.
Notices and Announcements
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Appointments
In order to provide the most efficient service, the Consulate General in Johannesburg has established an appointment system for routine servicesder to provide the most efficient service, the Consulate General in Johannesburg has established an appointment system for routine services. -
Visiting and Travel
Doing Business in Johannesburg
"Johannesburg's recent history can still influence its business culture. But beyond that lies a vibrant, verdant city."(streaming audio) -
Tax Returns
If you are a U.S. citizen or resident alien, the rules for filing income, estate, and gift tax returns and paying estimated tax are generally the same whether you are in the United States or abroad. Your worldwide income is subject to U.S. income tax, regardless of where you reside.