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 2025
The Embassies and Consulates of France may close on the following South African and French holidays in 2025:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| All Saints' Day | Saturday, November 01 | 1 day, 15 hours |
| Armistice Day | Tuesday, November 11 | 1 week, 4 days |
| 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 |
| Day of Goodwill | Friday, December 26 | 1 month, 3 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 2025/2024:
- All Saints' Day (FR & ZA) Sat, Nov 01, 2025 (1 day, 20 hours)
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Time in France vs South Africa
Paris, France time is 1:00 hours behind Pretoria, South Africa