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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: Close now
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Valentine's Day | Saturday, February 14 | 2 weeks, 2 days |
| Ash Wednesday | Wednesday, February 18 | 2 weeks, 6 days |
| Laylatul Qadr (Night of Power) | Sunday, March 15 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Eid ul Fitr | Friday, March 20 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Human Rights Day | Saturday, March 21 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Good Friday | Friday, April 03 | 2 months |
| Holy Saturday | Saturday, April 04 | 2 months |
| Easter Sunday | Sunday, April 05 | 2 months, 1 week |
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:
- Valentine's Day (JM) Sat, Feb 14, 2026 (2 weeks, 3 days)
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Time in Jamaica vs South Africa
Kingston, Jamaica time is 7:00 hours behind Pretoria, South Africa
Pretoria, South Africa
20:14PMTuesday, January 27, 2026
Kingston, Jamaica
13:14PMTuesday, January 27, 2026