Contact and Office Information
Coronavirus disease (COVID-19)
We are limiting in-person visits. Consular services remain available to Canadians. If you need help, please contact us before visiting.
For information on COVID-19, visit the Government of Canada's official outbreak page and check our Travel Advice and Advisories.
General Contact Information
Street Address:
1103 Arcadia Street
(Corner Arcadia and Hilda Streets)
Hatfield, Pretoria, South Africa
Postal Address:
High Commission of Canada
Private Bag X13
Hatfield, 0028, Pretoria, South Africa
Office Hours:
Mon-Thurs: 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Fri: 8:00 a.m. -1:30 p.m.
Telephone: +27-12 422 3000
Fax: +27-12 422 3052
Email: pret@international.gc.ca
Visas and Immigration
International Development
Office Hours:
Mon-Thurs: 0800-1645;
Fri: 0800-1330
Fax: +27 12 422-3054
E-Mail:
pret-da@international.gc.ca
Trade Commissioner Services
Services for Canadians
Canadian Citizen Services Appointments
The High Commission of Canada to South Africa in Pretoria provides services for Canadian Citizens (passport, citizenship and notarial services) on an appointment-only basis.
Assistance for Canadian Citizens Abroad
The High Commission provides consular services to Canadian citizens residing or travelling in South Africa, Lesotho, Mauritius, Namibia, and Madagascar.
Email: pret-consul@international.gc.ca
Hours of Operation to the public:
Monday to Friday: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Contact Information is Also Available for the Following Offices:
Defence Relations
Canadian Defence Advisor:
Colonel Ron Ubbens
Phone: +27 (0)12 422-3000
Email: PRETDR@international.gc.ca
Assistant Canadian Defence Advisor:
Sergeant Michelle Coyle
Phone: +27 (0)12 422-3000
Email: PRETDR@international.gc.ca
The Canadian Defence Advisor (CDA) Pretoria is presently accredited to the following countries:
- Angola
- Botswana
- Lesotho
- Malawi
- Mozambique
- Namibia
- South Africa
- Swaziland
- Zambia
- Zimbabwe
Statutory Holidays - 2021
Our offices are closed on the following days:
Date | Holiday |
---|---|
Friday, January 01 | New Year's Day |
Monday, February 15 | Family Day |
Friday, April 02 | Good Friday |
Monday, April 05 | Easter Monday |
Monday, May 24 | Victoria Day |
Thursday, July 01 | Canada Day |
Monday, September 06 | Labour Day |
Monday, October 11 | Thanksgiving |
Thursday, November 11 | Remembrance Day |
Monday, December 27 | Christmas Day (in lieu of Saturday 25 December) |
Tuesday, December 28 | Boxing Day (In lieu of Sunday 26 December) |
- Date Modified: