Austria Embassy and Consulates in South Africa
Austria Embassy in Pretoria, South Africa
Austria Consulate in Durban, South Africa
Austria Consulate in Port Elizabeth, South Africa
Austria Honorary Consulate General in Cape Town, South Africa
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of Austria may close on the following South African and Austrian holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Laylatul Qadr (Night of Power) | Sunday, March 15 | 3 weeks, 3 days |
| Saint Joseph's Day | Thursday, March 19 | 1 month |
| March Equinox | Friday, March 20 | 1 month |
| Human Rights Day | Saturday, March 21 | 1 month |
| Palm Sunday | Sunday, March 29 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Good Friday | Friday, April 03 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Holy Saturday | Saturday, April 04 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Easter Sunday | Sunday, April 05 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
1. How many Austrian Embassies/Consulates are there in South Africa?
Austria currently maintains 4 diplomatic representative offices in South Africa including Pretoria, Durban, Port Elizabeth and Cape Town.
2 - Do South African citizens need a visa for Austria?
South African citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into Austria. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of Austria in South Africa for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Austrian embassies in South Africa?
The Austrian representative offices in South Africa will be closed in observance of the following South African and Austrian holidays in 2026/2024:
- Laylatul Qadr (Night of Power) (ZA) Sun, Mar 15, 2026 (3 weeks, 3 days)
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Time in Austria vs South Africa
Vienna, Austria time is 1:00 hours behind Pretoria, South Africa