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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: Close now
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: Close now
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Day of respect for cultural diversity | Monday, October 12 | 1 week, 2 days |
| All Saints' Day | Sunday, November 01 | 4 weeks, 1 day |
| National Sovereignty Day | Monday, November 23 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Feast of the Immaculate Conception | Tuesday, December 08 | 2 months |
| Day of Reconciliation | Wednesday, December 16 | 2 months, 1 week |
| December Solstice | Monday, December 21 | 2 months, 2 weeks |
| Christmas Eve | Thursday, December 24 | 2 months, 3 weeks |
| Christmas Day | Friday, December 25 | 2 months, 3 weeks |
| Day of Goodwill | Saturday, December 26 | 2 months, 3 weeks |
| New Year's Eve | Thursday, December 31 | 2 months, 4 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:
- Day of respect for cultural diversity (AR) Mon, Oct 12, 2026 (1 week, 3 days)
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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
21:47PMThursday, October 01, 2026
Buenos Aires, Argentina
16:47PMThursday, October 01, 2026