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Jamaica Embassy and Consulates in South Africa
1 Diplomatic Missions
1 Cities
Jamaica High Commission in Pretoria, South Africa
Office W2, 2Nd Floor, Brooklyn Court 361 Veale Street, Brooklyn Pretoria South Africa
Phone: +27 12 366 8500
Working hours: Open now (Close in 7 hours 0 minutes)
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of Jamaica may close on the following South African and Jamaican holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Freedom Day | Monday, April 27 | 5 days, 8 hours |
| Workers' Day | Friday, May 01 | 1 week, 2 days |
| Mother's Day | Sunday, May 10 | 2 weeks, 4 days |
| Ascension Day | Thursday, May 14 | 3 weeks, 1 day |
| Labor Day / May Day | Saturday, May 23 | 1 month |
| Pentecost | Sunday, May 24 | 1 month |
| Labor Day / May Day | Monday, May 25 | 1 month |
| Eid ul Adha | Wednesday, May 27 | 1 month |
| Youth Day | Tuesday, June 16 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Muharram/Islamic New Year | Wednesday, June 17 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Father's Day | Sunday, June 21 | 1 month, 4 weeks |
1. How many Jamaican Embassies/Consulates are there in South Africa?
Jamaica currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in South Africa including and Pretoria.
2 - Do South African citizens need a visa for Jamaica?
Citizens of South Africa (holders of regular passports) can travel to Jamaica for 6 months without having to apply or obtain a Jamaican visa for short-term tourism.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Jamaican embassies in South Africa?
The Jamaican representative offices in South Africa will be closed in observance of the following South African and Jamaican holidays in 2026/2024:
- Freedom Day (ZA) Mon, Apr 27, 2026 (5 days, 14 hours)
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Time in Jamaica vs South Africa
Kingston, Jamaica time is 6:00 hours behind Pretoria, South Africa
Pretoria, South Africa
10:00AMTuesday, April 21, 2026
Kingston, Jamaica
04:00AMTuesday, April 21, 2026