Street Address:
1103 Arcadia Street, Hatfield, Pretoria, 0083, South Africa
Mailing Address For Canadian Embassy in South Africa:
Private Bag X13, Hatfield, Pretoria, 0028, South Africa
Telephone: +27 12 422 3000
E-mail Address: pret-consul@international.gc.ca
Website: https://www.international.gc.ca/country-pays/south_africa-afrique_sud/pretoria.aspx?lang=eng
Facebook: High Commission of Canada in South Africa
Additional information about this Canadian Embassy in South Africa:
The Canadian Embassy in South Africa is also responsible for immigration and visitor visa applications to Lesotho, Madagascar, Mauritius, Namibia.
Learn more about immigration to Canada from South Africa.
About the South African Immigrant Population in Canada:
- There is a substantial number of South African-born residents in Canada, contributing to the country’s multicultural diversity.
- The population encompasses individuals from various backgrounds, including white South Africans (often of British or Afrikaner descent), as well as people of color.
- Many South African immigrants have settled in major Canadian cities like Toronto, Vancouver, and Montreal, where they have found job opportunities and a supportive community.
- South African immigrants have made significant contributions to various sectors, including business, academia, healthcare, and the arts.
- Canada continues to attract South African immigrants, with many seeking better education, employment prospects, and a higher quality of life.
Should You Contact a Lawyer First…?
It is important to remember that when applying for Canadian Immigration, you are required to submit your application to the Canadian Embassy of your nationality. However, there are some exceptions to this rule. You should always contact an immigration lawyer to assist you with the procedures associated with the Canadian Embassy of your region because the Canadian Embassy in South Africa may have its own set of special rules and procedures.
President & CEO
Michael Niren
Mr. Niren is CEO of VisaPlace LLC and the President and Managing Partner of VisaPlace Legal Canada, an immigration law firm based in Toronto, and VisaPlace Legal US a law firm registered in The District of Columbia, USA. Mr. Niren is a graduate of Osgoode Hall Law School in Toronto, a member of the Law Society of Upper Canada, the Canadian Bar Association’s Citizenship and Immigration Section, American Lawyers Association, and an Associate Member of the American Bar Association.
