Netherlands Embassy and Consulates in South Africa
Netherlands Embassy in Pretoria, South Africa
Netherlands Consulate General in Cape Town, South Africa
Holidays to be Observed in 2025
The Embassies and Consulates of Netherlands may close on the following South African and Dutch holidays in 2025:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| St Nicholas' Eve/Sinterklaas | Friday, December 05 | 1 week, 4 days |
| St Nicholas' Day | Saturday, December 06 | 1 week, 5 days |
| Day of Reconciliation | Tuesday, December 16 | 3 weeks, 1 day |
| December Solstice | Sunday, December 21 | 3 weeks, 6 days |
| Christmas Eve | Wednesday, December 24 | 1 month |
| Christmas Day | Thursday, December 25 | 1 month |
| Day of Goodwill | Friday, December 26 | 1 month |
| New Year's Eve | Wednesday, December 31 | 1 month, 1 week |
1. How many Dutch Embassies/Consulates are there in South Africa?
Netherlands currently maintains 2 diplomatic representative offices in South Africa including Pretoria and Cape Town.
2 - Do South African citizens need a visa for Netherlands?
South African citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into Netherlands. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of Netherlands in South Africa for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Dutch embassies in South Africa?
The Dutch representative offices in South Africa will be closed in observance of the following South African and Dutch holidays in 2025/2024:
- St Nicholas' Eve/Sinterklaas (NL) Fri, Dec 05, 2025 (1 week, 5 days)
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Time in Netherlands vs South Africa
Amsterdam, Netherlands time is 1:00 hours behind Pretoria, South Africa