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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: Open now (Close in 5 hours 54 minutes)
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 |
|---|---|---|
| All Saints' Day | Sunday, November 01 | 2 weeks, 5 days |
| Day of Reconciliation | Wednesday, December 16 | 2 months |
| December Solstice | Monday, December 21 | 2 months, 1 week |
| Christmas Eve | Thursday, December 24 | 2 months, 1 week |
| Christmas Day | Friday, December 25 | 2 months, 1 week |
| Day of Goodwill | Saturday, December 26 | 2 months, 1 week |
| New Year's Eve | Thursday, December 31 | 2 months, 2 weeks |
| New Year | Friday, January 01 | 2 months, 2 weeks |
| Isra and Mi'raj | Wednesday, January 06 | 2 months, 3 weeks |
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:
- All Saints' Day (ZA) Sun, Nov 01, 2026 (2 weeks, 5 days)
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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
11:06AMMonday, October 12, 2026
Asmara, Eritrea
12:06PMMonday, October 12, 2026