Colombia Embassy and Consulates in South Africa
Colombia Embassy in Pretoria, South Africa
Colombia Consulate General in Pretoria, South Africa
Colombia Honorary Consulate General in Cape Town, South Africa
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of Colombia may close on the following South African and Colombian holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Nelson Mandela Day | Saturday, July 18 | 1 week, 6 days |
| Independence Day | Monday, July 20 | 2 weeks, 1 day |
| Battle of Boyacá Day | Friday, August 07 | 1 month |
| National Women's Day | Sunday, August 09 | 1 month |
| National Women's Day | Monday, August 10 | 1 month |
| Assumption of Mary | Monday, August 17 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Milad un Nabi (Mawlid) | Wednesday, August 26 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Valentine's Day | Saturday, September 19 | 2 months, 2 weeks |
| September Equinox | Tuesday, September 22 | 2 months, 2 weeks |
| September Equinox | Wednesday, September 23 | 2 months, 2 weeks |
| Heritage Day | Thursday, September 24 | 2 months, 2 weeks |
| Columbus Day | Monday, October 12 | 3 months, 1 week |
1. How many Colombian Embassies/Consulates are there in South Africa?
Colombia currently maintains 3 diplomatic representative offices in South Africa including Pretoria, Pretoria and Cape Town.
2 - Do South African citizens need a visa for Colombia?
South African citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into Colombia. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of Colombia in South Africa for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Colombian embassies in South Africa?
The Colombian representative offices in South Africa will be closed in observance of the following South African and Colombian holidays in 2026/2024:
- Nelson Mandela Day (ZA) Sat, Jul 18, 2026 (1 week, 6 days)
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Time in Colombia vs South Africa
Bogota, Colombia time is 7:00 hours behind Pretoria, South Africa