New Zealand Embassy and Consulates in South Africa
New Zealand Embassy in Cape Town, South Africa
New Zealand High Commission in Pretoria, South Africa
Holidays to be Observed in 2025
The Embassies and Consulates of New Zealand may close on the following South African and New Zealand holidays in 2025:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Day of Reconciliation | Tuesday, December 16 | 1 week, 4 days |
| December Solstice | Sunday, December 21 | 2 weeks, 2 days |
| December Solstice | Monday, December 22 | 2 weeks, 3 days |
| Christmas Eve | Wednesday, December 24 | 2 weeks, 5 days |
| Christmas Day | Thursday, December 25 | 2 weeks, 6 days |
| Boxing Day | Friday, December 26 | 3 weeks |
| New Year's Eve | Wednesday, December 31 | 3 weeks, 5 days |
| New Year's Day | Thursday, January 01 | 3 weeks, 6 days |
1. How many New Zealand Embassies/Consulates are there in South Africa?
New Zealand currently maintains 2 diplomatic representative offices in South Africa including Cape Town and Pretoria.
2 - Do South African citizens need a visa for New Zealand?
South African citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into New Zealand. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of New Zealand in South Africa for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of New Zealand embassies in South Africa?
The New Zealand representative offices in South Africa will be closed in observance of the following South African and New Zealand holidays in 2025/2024:
- Day of Reconciliation (ZA) Tue, Dec 16, 2025 (1 week, 4 days)
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Time in New Zealand vs South Africa
Wellington, New Zealand time is 11:00 hours ahead of Pretoria, South Africa