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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 26 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 26 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Carnival / Shrove Monday | Monday, February 16 | 2 weeks, 3 days |
| Carnival / Shrove Tuesday | Tuesday, February 17 | 2 weeks, 4 days |
| Laylatul Qadr (Night of Power) | Sunday, March 15 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| End of Ramadan | Thursday, March 19 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| March Equinox | Friday, March 20 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Human Rights Day | Saturday, March 21 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Memorial Day | Tuesday, March 24 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Passover Eve | Wednesday, April 01 | 2 months |
| First day of Passover | Thursday, April 02 | 2 months |
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:
- Carnival / Shrove Monday (AR) Mon, Feb 16, 2026 (2 weeks, 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
16:34PMThursday, January 29, 2026
Buenos Aires, Argentina
11:34AMThursday, January 29, 2026