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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Independence Day | Sunday, May 24 | 11 hours, 56 minutes |
| Eid al-Adha | Wednesday, May 27 | 3 days, 11 hours |
| Youth Day | Tuesday, June 16 | 3 weeks, 2 days |
| Muharram/Islamic New Year | Wednesday, June 17 | 3 weeks, 3 days |
| Martyrs' Day | Saturday, June 20 | 3 weeks, 6 days |
| Father's Day | Sunday, June 21 | 4 weeks |
| Nelson Mandela Day | Saturday, July 18 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| National Women's Day | Sunday, August 09 | 2 months, 2 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:
- Independence Day (ER & ZA) Sun, May 24, 2026 (16 hours, 57 minutes)
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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
07:03AMSaturday, May 23, 2026
Asmara, Eritrea
08:03AMSaturday, May 23, 2026