Japanese Embassy in Pretoria

The Embassy of Japan is located in Pretoria which is the city of South Africa.

Moving towards the Head of Mission of the embassy of Japan located in South Africa is Mr Shigeyuki Hiroki, Ambassador. The primary purpose of an Embassy is to provide assistance to the citizens who travel or want to live in the host country. You need to have several documents for this purpose, and an embassy provides you all of the consulate services. To visit the embassy, you must make your appointment and choose the date/time that is available on the schedule.

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Head of Mission: Mr Shigeyuki Hiroki, Ambassador

COVID-19 Statistics - Japan
Due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) disease the Japanese Embassy in Pretoria could have adjusted its office hours or services. Please do confirm personally.

Japan Tourists Details
Japan is a beautiful place to visit. It is quite popular for tourism as it has a number of historical places, and many other spots for tourists. Every year, a number of tourists visit Japan.

Consular Services
Several consular services are provided by the embassy of Japan situated in South Africa. These may include visa or passport processing, marriage registration along with document legalization as well. Apart from this, South Africa has a representation in Japan. The consulate services are granted to visitors from South Africa to Japan as well as to Afghan citizens in South Africa. These consulate services are listed below:

  • Process passport applications
  • Process visa applications
  • Notarizing documents
  • Legalization of documents
  • Absentee Tazkera
  • Issuing emergency travel documents
  • Power of attorney
  • Birth Certificate
  • Criminal Record Check
  • Application forms
  • Authentication of documents

Visa Types Granted By Japan Are;

  • Japan Short-Term Visa
  • Japan Single Entry Visa For Short Stay With The Purpose Of Tourism For Indian Students
  • Japan Short-Term Visa (Multiple Entry)
  • Japan Long-Term Visa
  • Japan Medical Visa
  • Japan Transit Visa

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You can book your appointments to visit the embassy by contacting them through phone call/ email or check schedules on their official website. It is mandatory to contact before visiting the embassy because the office hours may vary.



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Suresh Kana

Good Day I need to make an appointment to apply with the Embassy for a business visa. I plan to enter Japan on the 24th February 2023. I require the appointment for the 1st of February 2023 at 10:00 am if possible, or closest possible date. Kindly advise how do I make an appointment. I have filled in the excel form for an appointment but am unsure where to send it to. Kindly assist!


Japanese Consular Agency in Cape Town, South Africa

2100 Main Tower
Standard Bank Centre
Heerengracht, 8001
Cape Town
South Africa

(+27) 21 425 1695
(+27) 21 425 1696

(+27) 21 418 2116