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Consulate General of India in Cape Town, South Africa

Consulate General of India in Cape Town, South Africa, located at The Terraces, 8th Floor, 34 Bree Street. View a location map, get driving directions or find information about the address, phone, fax, office hours, official website, Facebook page, Twitter, consular services, visa list, and head of mission (HOM).

Location Map

Located at The Terraces, 8th Floor, 34 Bree Street, the consulate is near key landmarks like Bo-Kaap and District Six Museum. Use the map below for detailed directions and nearby points of interest.

Location map of the Consulate General of India in Cape Town, South Africa

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Head of Mission

P.S. Gangadhar, Consul General

Common Visa Types

Citizens of qualified countries may be able to travel to India without a visa. The most common types of India visas are the following.

  • Tourist Visa
  • Business Visa
  • Employment Visa
  • Student Visa
  • Research Visa
  • Medical Visa
  • Journalist Visa
  • Conference Visa
  • Transit Visa
  • Entry Visa

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Indian Passports

The government of India issues several types of passports, including:

Regular Passport (Dark Blue cover): This is the standard passport issued to Indian citizens for general travel purposes. It is a "Type P" passport, P stands for Personal.

Diplomatic Passport (Maroon cover): Diplomatic passports are issued to diplomats, Members of Parliament, members of the Union Council of Ministers, and individuals representing the Indian government on diplomatic missions abroad. It is a "Type D" passport, D standing for Diplomatic.

Official Passport (White cover): Official passports are issued to government officials, members of the Indian Armed Forces, members of the Indian diplomatic corps, and individuals representing the Indian government on official business or diplomatic missions. It is a "Type S" passport, S stands for Service.

Consular Assistance

Indian embassies and consulates offer vital consular services to Indian citizens abroad, including issuing, renewing, and replacing passports. They also provide crucial assistance in emergencies, such as accidents, illnesses, or legal matters. These diplomatic missions are essential support systems for Indian nationals traveling or living overseas, ensuring their safety and well-being while away from home. Their services are pivotal in addressing the needs and concerns of Indian citizens during their international travels or stays.

Emergency Travel Document (EC)

The Emergency Travel Document or Emergency Certificate (EC) is a one-way travel document issued to Indian citizens who have no valid travel documents and need to return to India on an emergency basis. EC is issued to those citizens of India to whom a new passport cannot be issued in an emergency in a short period of time. It allows the holder to travel back to India.

Additional Missions in South Africa

Besides Consulate General of India in Cape Town, South Africa, India also has 3 representations in the following cities of South Africa:


View All Diplomatic Missions of India in South Africa

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South Africa in India

South Africa has 4 representations in the following cities:

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This page was last edited on 08 January 2024 at 11:56 AM (EST).

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