Please note that as from 19 April 2023, consular related matters can be addressed to the South African High Commission in Ottawa.
All applications for South African immigration services and civic services (visas, passports, IDs, birth certificates, Retention of Citizenship, Renunciation of Citizenship, etc.) can be mailed to South African Consulate General in Toronto or to the South African High Commission in Ottawa, depending on the province or territory you currently reside in.
Authentication services is also available from both South African Consulate General in Toronto or to the South African High Commission in Ottawa, depending on the province or territory you currently reside in.
Immigration services, visas – apply in person by requesting an appointment.
The High Commission in Ottawa is servicing Greater Ottawa area, Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland and Labrador, Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Nunavut.
The Consulate General in Toronto is serving Ontario, Quebec, Manitoba, Saskatchewan, Alberta, British Columbia, Yukon and the Northwest Territories.
The Consulate General in Toronto can be reached as follows: Tel : +1 (416) 944 8825; or email: ImmigrationC@dirco.gov.za / Toronto@dirco.gov.za
The High Commission in Ottawa can be reached as follows: Tel : +1 (613) 744 0330; or email : rsafrica@southafrica-canada.ca