Consular services Where to go for consular services If you're abroad If you're interested in visiting, immigrating to, working, studying or conducting business in South Africa, can apply to your nearest South African Embassy, High Commission or Consulate abroad for the visas and/or permits you'll need. All permanent South African missions can be contacted by telephone, fax or e-mail. Check the full alphabetical list by country in the 'SA offices abroad' box on the right. (In countries where South Africa does not have resident representatives, consular services are offered through honorary consuls or through consular sharing agreements with missions in nearby countries.) Postal Address Directorate: Consular and Agency Services Department of Foreign Affairs Route HBC110 Private Bag X152 Pretoria 0001 Physical Address Room 134 1st Floor Northvaal Building 225 Vermeulen Street Pretoria The Department's Operations Room runs 24 hours a day, seven days a week: Telephone: (012) 351 0051 Fax: (012) 351 0364 After hours helpline: (012) 351 1000