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Poland Embassy and Consulates in South Africa
2 Diplomatic Missions
2 Cities
Poland Embassy in Pretoria, South Africa
14 Amos Street, Colbyn, Pretoria, Po Box 12277 Queenswood 0121 South Africa
Phone: +27 12 430 26 21
Working hours: Close now (Open in 4 hours 50 minutes)
Poland Honorary Consulate in Durban, South Africa
3 Chase Place Durban South Africa
Phone: +27 31 2669 792
Working hours: Close now (Open in 4 hours 50 minutes)
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of Poland may close on the following South African and Polish holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Nelson Mandela Day | Saturday, July 18 | 3 weeks, 2 days |
| National Women's Day | Sunday, August 09 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| National Women's Day | Monday, August 10 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Assumption of Mary | Saturday, August 15 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Milad un Nabi (Mawlid) | Wednesday, August 26 | 2 months |
| September Equinox | Wednesday, September 23 | 2 months, 4 weeks |
| Heritage Day | Thursday, September 24 | 2 months, 4 weeks |
| All Saints' Day | Sunday, November 01 | 4 months, 1 week |
| Independence Day | Wednesday, November 11 | 4 months, 2 weeks |
| Day of Reconciliation | Wednesday, December 16 | 5 months, 3 weeks |
1. How many Polish Embassies/Consulates are there in South Africa?
Poland currently maintains 2 diplomatic representative offices in South Africa including Pretoria and Durban.
2 - Do South African citizens need a visa for Poland?
South African citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into Poland. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of Poland in South Africa for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Polish embassies in South Africa?
The Polish representative offices in South Africa will be closed in observance of the following South African and Polish holidays in 2026/2024:
- Nelson Mandela Day (ZA) Sat, Jul 18, 2026 (3 weeks, 2 days)
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Time in Poland vs South Africa
Warsaw, Poland time is is same date and time Pretoria, South Africa
Pretoria, South Africa
03:10AMWednesday, June 24, 2026
Warsaw, Poland
03:10AMWednesday, June 24, 2026