Please be advised that temporary passports are not accepted by some countries. It is the responsibility of the traveler to inquire with the countries to be visited before applying for a temporary passport. The Embassy/Consulate accepts no liability in this regard.

New York Applicants:

Effective 1 April 2008, all fees for consular transactions including mailing fees (where applicable) must be paid in postal money order or certified bank checks only. Cash payments will not be accepted. The postal money orders and certified bank checks must be made payable to the South African Consulate General, with the exact amount as no refunds will be made.

Washington DC Applicants:

If you wish to submit your applications IN PERSON, please note that the Consular Section is temporarily housed in a separate building from the Embassy:

Home Affairs Section
4301 Connecticut Avenue NW #220
Washington DC 20008

Last Revised: Wednesday, May 07, 2008