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Kuwait Embassy and Consulates in South Africa
1 Diplomatic Missions
1 Cities
Kuwait Embassy in Pretoria, South Africa
890 Arcadia St, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0007, South Africa
Phone: +27 21 342 0877
Working hours: Close now
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of Kuwait may close on the following South African and Kuwaiti holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Freedom Day | Monday, April 27 | 3 days, 21 hours |
| Workers' Day | Friday, May 01 | 1 week |
| Mother's Day | Sunday, May 10 | 2 weeks, 2 days |
| Ascension Day | Thursday, May 14 | 2 weeks, 6 days |
| Pentecost | Sunday, May 24 | 1 month |
| Waqfat Arafat Day | Tuesday, May 26 | 1 month |
| Eid al-Adha | Wednesday, May 27 | 1 month |
| Eid al-Adha holiday | Thursday, May 28 | 1 month |
| Eid al-Adha holiday | Friday, May 29 | 1 month |
| Youth Day | Tuesday, June 16 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Islamic New Year | Wednesday, June 17 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
1. How many Kuwaiti Embassies/Consulates are there in South Africa?
Kuwait currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in South Africa including and Pretoria.
2 - Do South African citizens need a visa for Kuwait?
South African citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into Kuwait. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of Kuwait in South Africa for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Kuwaiti embassies in South Africa?
The Kuwaiti representative offices in South Africa will be closed in observance of the following South African and Kuwaiti holidays in 2026/2024:
- Freedom Day (ZA) Mon, Apr 27, 2026 (4 days, 2 hours)
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Time in Kuwait vs South Africa
Kuwait City, Kuwait time is 1:00 hours ahead of Pretoria, South Africa
Pretoria, South Africa
21:58PMWednesday, April 22, 2026
Kuwait City, Kuwait
22:58PMWednesday, April 22, 2026