Portugal Embassy and Consulates in South Africa
Portugal Embassy in Cape Town, South Africa
Portugal Embassy in Durban, South Africa
Portugal Embassy in Pretoria, South Africa
Holidays to be Observed in 2025
The Embassies and Consulates of Portugal may close on the following South African and Portuguese holidays in 2025:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Foral of Sancho I | Thursday, November 27 | 1 week, 5 days |
| Restoration of Independence | Monday, December 01 | 2 weeks, 2 days |
| Feast of the Immaculate Conception | Monday, December 08 | 3 weeks, 2 days |
| Day of Reconciliation | Tuesday, December 16 | 1 month |
| December Solstice | Sunday, December 21 | 1 month |
| Christmas Eve | Wednesday, December 24 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Christmas Day | Thursday, December 25 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Day of Goodwill | Friday, December 26 | 1 month, 1 week |
| New Year's Eve | Wednesday, December 31 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
1. How many Portuguese Embassies/Consulates are there in South Africa?
Portugal currently maintains 3 diplomatic representative offices in South Africa including Cape Town, Durban and Pretoria.
2 - Do South African citizens need a visa for Portugal?
South African citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into Portugal. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of Portugal in South Africa for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Portuguese embassies in South Africa?
The Portuguese representative offices in South Africa will be closed in observance of the following South African and Portuguese holidays in 2025/2024:
- Foral of Sancho I (PT) Thu, Nov 27, 2025 (1 week, 5 days)
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Time in Portugal vs South Africa
Lisbon, Portugal time is 2:00 hours behind Pretoria, South Africa