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Kuwait Embassy and Consulates in South Africa

1 Diplomatic Missions 1 Cities

Kuwait Embassy in Pretoria, South Africa

Kuwait Embassy in Pretoria, South Africa
890 Arcadia St, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0007, South Africa
Phone: +27 21 342 0877 Working hours: Close now (Open in 3 hours 46 minutes)

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
Holiday Date Counting down
Ascension Day Thursday, May 14 14 hours, 45 minutes
Pentecost Sunday, May 24 1 week, 3 days
Waqfat Arafat Day Tuesday, May 26 1 week, 5 days
Eid al-Adha Wednesday, May 27 1 week, 6 days
Eid al-Adha holiday Thursday, May 28 2 weeks
Eid al-Adha holiday Friday, May 29 2 weeks, 1 day
Youth Day Tuesday, June 16 1 month
Islamic New Year Wednesday, June 17 1 month
Father's Day Sunday, June 21 1 month, 1 week

Frequently asked questions, answered

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:

  • Ascension Day (ZA) Thu, May 14, 2026 (19 hours, 46 minutes)

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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 04:14AMWednesday, May 13, 2026
Kuwait City, Kuwait 05:14AMWednesday, May 13, 2026