This is NOT the official website of the Embassy of Iran in South Africa. The information contained in this site is provided for reference purposes only.
Iran Embassy and Consulates in South Africa
1 Diplomatic Missions
1 Cities
Iran Embassy in Pretoria, South Africa
245 Melk St, Brooklyn, Pretoria, 0181, South Africa
Phone: +27 87 945 1307
Working hours: Close now
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of Iran may close on the following South African and Iranian holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Isra and Mi'raj | Friday, January 16 | 1 week, 1 day |
| Imam Mahdi's birthday | Tuesday, February 03 | 3 weeks, 5 days |
| Revolution Day | Wednesday, February 11 | 1 month |
| Martyrdom of Imam Ali | Tuesday, March 10 | 2 months |
| Laylatul Qadr (Night of Power) | Sunday, March 15 | 2 months, 1 week |
| Eid-e-Fetr (End of Ramadan) | Friday, March 20 | 2 months, 1 week |
| Eid-e-Fetr (Additional Holiday) | Saturday, March 21 | 2 months, 1 week |
1. How many Iranian Embassies/Consulates are there in South Africa?
Iran currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in South Africa including and Pretoria.
2 - Do South African citizens need a visa for Iran?
South African citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into Iran. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of Iran in South Africa for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Iranian embassies in South Africa?
The Iranian representative offices in South Africa will be closed in observance of the following South African and Iranian holidays in 2026/2024:
- Isra and Mi'raj (ZA & IR) Fri, Jan 16, 2026 (1 week, 2 days)
Comments (0)
Be the first to comment on this page
Visa Information
Time in Iran vs South Africa
Tehran, Iran time is 1:30 hours ahead of Pretoria, South Africa
Pretoria, South Africa
23:55PMTuesday, January 06, 2026
Tehran, Iran
01:25AMWednesday, January 07, 2026