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Maldives Embassy and Consulates in South Africa
1 Diplomatic Missions
1 Cities
Maldives Consulate General in Cape Town, South Africa
69 Totnes Road Plumstead 7800 P.O Box 398 Plumstead Cape Town South Africa
Phone: +27 21-7979940
Working hours: Close now (Open in 5 hours 9 minutes)
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of Maldives may close on the following South African and Maldivian holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Nelson Mandela Day | Saturday, July 18 | 2 weeks, 3 days |
| Independence Day | Sunday, July 26 | 3 weeks, 4 days |
| Independence Day Holiday | Monday, July 27 | 3 weeks, 5 days |
| National Women's Day | Sunday, August 09 | 1 month, 1 week |
| National Women's Day | Monday, August 10 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Milad un Nabi (Mawlid) | Wednesday, August 26 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| September Equinox | Wednesday, September 23 | 2 months, 3 weeks |
| Heritage Day | Thursday, September 24 | 2 months, 3 weeks |
| All Saints' Day | Sunday, November 01 | 4 months |
| Victory Day | Tuesday, November 03 | 4 months |
1. How many Maldivian Embassies/Consulates are there in South Africa?
Maldives currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in South Africa including and Cape Town.
2 - Do South African citizens need a visa for Maldives?
South African citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into Maldives. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of Maldives in South Africa for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Maldivian embassies in South Africa?
The Maldivian representative offices in South Africa will be closed in observance of the following South African and Maldivian holidays in 2026/2024:
- Nelson Mandela Day (ZA) Sat, Jul 18, 2026 (2 weeks, 3 days)
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Time in Maldives vs South Africa
Male, Maldives time is 3:00 hours ahead of Pretoria, South Africa
Pretoria, South Africa
02:51AMTuesday, June 30, 2026
Male, Maldives
05:51AMTuesday, June 30, 2026