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Argentina Embassy and Consulates in South Africa
2 Diplomatic Missions
2 Cities
Argentina Embassy in Pretoria, South Africa
200 Standard Plaza, 440 Hilda Street
Phone: + 27 12 430 3524 / + 27 12 430 3527 / + 27 12 342 9601/ 1056 / + 27 12 430 3521 // 2907
Working hours: Open now (Close in 6 hours 24 minutes)
Argentina Consulate General in Johannesburg, South Africa
2Nd Floor, 200 Standard Plaza, 440 Hilda Street, Hatfield, Pretoria
Phone: + 27 12 430 3524 / + 27 12 430 3527 / + 27 12 430 3516
Working hours: Open now (Close in 6 hours 24 minutes)
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of Argentina may close on the following South African and Argentinian holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Action Day for Tolerance and Respect between People | Friday, April 24 | 2 days, 8 hours |
| Freedom Day | Monday, April 27 | 5 days, 8 hours |
| Workers' Day | Friday, May 01 | 1 week, 2 days |
| Mother's Day | Sunday, May 10 | 2 weeks, 4 days |
| Ascension Day | Thursday, May 14 | 3 weeks, 1 day |
| Pentecost | Sunday, May 24 | 1 month |
| National Day/May 1810 Revolution | Monday, May 25 | 1 month |
| Eid ul Adha | Wednesday, May 27 | 1 month |
| Youth Day | Tuesday, June 16 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Commemoration of General Don Martín Miguel de Güemes | Wednesday, June 17 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
1. How many Argentinian Embassies/Consulates are there in South Africa?
Argentina currently maintains 2 diplomatic representative offices in South Africa including Pretoria and Johannesburg.
2 - Do South African citizens need a visa for Argentina?
Citizens of South Africa (holders of regular passports) can travel to Argentina for 90 days without having to apply or obtain a Argentinian visa for short-term tourism.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Argentinian embassies in South Africa?
The Argentinian representative offices in South Africa will be closed in observance of the following South African and Argentinian holidays in 2026/2024:
- Action Day for Tolerance and Respect between People (AR) Fri, Apr 24, 2026 (2 days, 13 hours)
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Time in Argentina vs South Africa
Buenos Aires, Argentina time is 5:00 hours behind Pretoria, South Africa
Pretoria, South Africa
10:36AMTuesday, April 21, 2026
Buenos Aires, Argentina
05:36AMTuesday, April 21, 2026