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Iceland Embassy and Consulates in South Africa

5 Diplomatic Missions 5 Cities

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Durban Port Elizabeth Johannesburg Pretoria Holiday Calendar FAQs Comments

Iceland Honorary Consulate in Durban, South Africa

Busamed, 260 Ridge Road (Peter Mokaba Road), Musgrave, Berea Durban, Za-4037

Phone: +27 (31) 277 2100 Working hours: Close now

Iceland Honorary Consulate in Port Elizabeth, South Africa

95 Lewerkie Street Cotswold Extension Port Elizabeth South Africa

Phone: +27 41 364 1543 Working hours: Close now

Iceland Consulate General in Johannesburg, South Africa

18 Acacia Road - 2196 Chislehurston - Suite 167 - Private Bag X 9924 - Sandton 2146 - South Africa

Phone: +27 (11) 305 8954 Working hours: Close now

Iceland Consulate General in Pretoria, South Africa

1166 Park St, Hatfield, Pretoria, 0083, South Africa

Phone: +27 12 430 9340 Working hours: Close now

Iceland Honorary Consulate General in Pretoria, South Africa

Cih, Block 3, Ashlea Gardens Office Park 180 Garsfontein Road, Ashlea Gardens Pretoria, Za-0081

Phone: +27 12 346 9065 Working hours: Close now

Holidays to be Observed in 2026

The Embassies and Consulates of Iceland may close on the following South African and Icelandic holidays in 2026:

Holiday
Holiday	Date	Counting down
Commerce Day	Monday, August 03	1 day, 22 hours
National Women's Day	Sunday, August 09	1 week
National Women's Day	Monday, August 10	1 week, 1 day
Milad un Nabi (Mawlid)	Wednesday, August 26	3 weeks, 3 days
September Equinox	Wednesday, September 23	1 month, 3 weeks
Heritage Day	Thursday, September 24	1 month, 3 weeks
Halloween	Saturday, October 31	2 months, 4 weeks
All Saints' Day	Sunday, November 01	2 months, 4 weeks
Fathers' Day	Sunday, November 08	3 months
Independence Day	Tuesday, December 01	3 months, 4 weeks
Day of Reconciliation	Wednesday, December 16	4 months, 2 weeks

Frequently asked questions, answered

1. How many Icelandic Embassies/Consulates are there in South Africa?

Iceland currently maintains 5 diplomatic representative offices in South Africa including Durban, Port Elizabeth, Johannesburg, Pretoria and Pretoria.

2 - Do South African citizens need a visa for Iceland?

South African citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into Iceland. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of Iceland in South Africa for further instructions.

3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Icelandic embassies in South Africa?

The Icelandic representative offices in South Africa will be closed in observance of the following South African and Icelandic holidays in 2026/2024:

Commerce Day (IS) Mon, Aug 03, 2026 (2 days, 3 hours)

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Time in Iceland vs South Africa

Reykjavik, Iceland time is 2:00 hours behind Pretoria, South Africa

Pretoria, South Africa 20:20^PMFriday, July 31, 2026

Reykjavik, Iceland 18:20^PMFriday, July 31, 2026