France Embassy and Consulates in South Africa
France Embassy in Pretoria, South Africa
France Consulate in Cape Town, South Africa
France Consulate in Durban, South Africa
France Consulate in East London, South Africa
France Consulate General in Johannesburg, South Africa
France Consulate Agency in Port Elizabeth, South Africa
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of France may close on the following South African and French holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Freedom Day | Monday, April 27 | 1 week, 6 days |
| Labor Day / May Day | Friday, May 01 | 2 weeks, 3 days |
| WWII Victory Day | Friday, May 08 | 3 weeks, 3 days |
| Mother's Day | Sunday, May 10 | 3 weeks, 5 days |
| Ascension Day | Thursday, May 14 | 1 month |
| Pentecost | Sunday, May 24 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Whit Monday | Monday, May 25 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Eid ul Adha | Wednesday, May 27 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Mother's Day | Sunday, May 31 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
1. How many French Embassies/Consulates are there in South Africa?
France currently maintains 6 diplomatic representative offices in South Africa including Pretoria, Cape Town, Durban, East London, Johannesburg and Port Elizabeth.
2 - Do South African citizens need a visa for France?
South African citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into France. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of France in South Africa for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of French embassies in South Africa?
The French representative offices in South Africa will be closed in observance of the following South African and French holidays in 2026/2024:
- Freedom Day (ZA) Mon, Apr 27, 2026 (2 weeks)
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Time in France vs South Africa
Paris, France time is is same date and time Pretoria, South Africa