Last checked: 21 Oct 2026

South African passport and ID at VFS Washington, DC

Address: 1025 Vermont Ave NW, Suite 200, Washington, DC 20005 [source]

Days: Monday to Friday (except public holidays)

Hours: 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (submission and collection) [source, source]

Booking: online only, VFS Global South Africa USA. No walk-ins [source].

Who can use it: any South African citizen or dual citizen in the USA, whatever state you live in [source].

Listed by DHA and SA Chamber. The SA Embassy SA Citizens Services page lists VFS centres in Atlanta, Miami, Houston, Chicago, Los Angeles and New York and does not mention Washington DC.

Services

Passport applications and renewals, adult and child [source, source]
First ID application for those turning 16 in the year, or 16 and older without a first ID [source]
Birth registration within 30 days of birth (late registration goes to the Embassy) [source]
Not offered: Emergency Travel Certificate [source]

Before you go

Bring every form and document on the what to bring checklist, and a credit or debit card: VFS accepts card only [source]. See fees.