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Eritrea Embassy and Consulates in South Africa
1 Diplomatic Missions
1 Cities
Eritrea Embassy in Pretoria, South Africa
1281 Cobham Rd, Queenswood, Pretoria, 0186, South Africa
Phone: +27 12 333 1302
Working hours: Close now
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of Eritrea may close on the following South African and Eritrean holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Milad un Nabi (Mawlid) | Wednesday, August 26 | 1 week, 6 days |
| Commencement Day of Eritrean Armed Struggle | Tuesday, September 01 | 2 weeks, 5 days |
| September Equinox | Wednesday, September 23 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Heritage Day | Thursday, September 24 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Meskel | Sunday, September 27 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| All Saints' Day | Sunday, November 01 | 2 months, 2 weeks |
| Day of Reconciliation | Wednesday, December 16 | 4 months |
| December Solstice | Monday, December 21 | 4 months, 1 week |
| Christmas Eve | Thursday, December 24 | 4 months, 1 week |
1. How many Eritrean Embassies/Consulates are there in South Africa?
Eritrea currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in South Africa including and Pretoria.
2 - Do South African citizens need a visa for Eritrea?
South African citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into Eritrea. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of Eritrea in South Africa for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Eritrean embassies in South Africa?
The Eritrean representative offices in South Africa will be closed in observance of the following South African and Eritrean holidays in 2026/2024:
- Milad un Nabi (Mawlid) (ZA & ER) Wed, Aug 26, 2026 (2 weeks)
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Time in Eritrea vs South Africa
Asmara, Eritrea time is 1:00 hours ahead of Pretoria, South Africa
Pretoria, South Africa
23:49PMTuesday, August 11, 2026
Asmara, Eritrea
00:49AMWednesday, August 12, 2026