Finland Embassy and Consulates in South Africa
Finland Embassy in Pretoria, South Africa
Finland Honorary Consulate in Cape Town, South Africa
Finland Honorary Consulate in Durban, South Africa
Holidays to be Observed in 2025
The Embassies and Consulates of Finland may close on the following South African and Finnish holidays in 2025:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| All Saints' Day | Saturday, November 01 | 1 day, 11 hours |
| Father's Day | Sunday, November 09 | 1 week, 2 days |
| Independence Day | Saturday, December 06 | 1 month |
| Day of Reconciliation | Tuesday, December 16 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| December Solstice | Sunday, December 21 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Christmas Eve | Wednesday, December 24 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Christmas Day | Thursday, December 25 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Boxing Day | Friday, December 26 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
1. How many Finnish Embassies/Consulates are there in South Africa?
Finland currently maintains 3 diplomatic representative offices in South Africa including Pretoria, Cape Town and Durban.
2 - Do South African citizens need a visa for Finland?
South African citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into Finland. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of Finland in South Africa for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Finnish embassies in South Africa?
The Finnish representative offices in South Africa will be closed in observance of the following South African and Finnish holidays in 2025/2024:
- All Saints' Day (FI & ZA) Sat, Nov 01, 2025 (1 day, 16 hours)
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Time in Finland vs South Africa
Helsinki, Finland time is is same date and time Pretoria, South Africa