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Qatar Embassy and Consulates in South Africa
1 Diplomatic Missions
1 Cities
Qatar Embassy in Pretoria, South Africa
1077 Justice Mahomed Street, Waterkloof 0181 , Private Bag X13 Brooklyn Square 0075 Pretoria, Republic Of South Africa
Phone: +27 124 521 700
Working hours: Open now (Close in 6 hours 10 minutes)
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of Qatar may close on the following South African and Qatari holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Freedom Day | Monday, April 27 | 1 week, 6 days |
| Workers' Day | Friday, May 01 | 2 weeks, 3 days |
| Mother's Day | Sunday, May 10 | 3 weeks, 5 days |
| Ascension Day | Thursday, May 14 | 1 month |
| Pentecost | Sunday, May 24 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Eid al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice) | Wednesday, May 27 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Eid al-Adha Holiday | Thursday, May 28 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Eid al-Adha Holiday | Friday, May 29 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Youth Day | Tuesday, June 16 | 2 months |
| Muharram/Islamic New Year | Wednesday, June 17 | 2 months |
| Father's Day | Sunday, June 21 | 2 months, 1 week |
1. How many Qatari Embassies/Consulates are there in South Africa?
Qatar currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in South Africa including and Pretoria.
2 - Do South African citizens need a visa for Qatar?
Citizens of South Africa (holders of regular passports) can travel to Qatar for 30 days without having to apply or obtain a Qatari visa for short-term tourism.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Qatari embassies in South Africa?
The Qatari representative offices in South Africa will be closed in observance of the following South African and Qatari holidays in 2026/2024:
- Freedom Day (ZA) Mon, Apr 27, 2026 (1 week, 6 days)
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Time in Qatar vs South Africa
Doha, Qatar time is 1:00 hours ahead of Pretoria, South Africa
Pretoria, South Africa
10:50AMMonday, April 13, 2026
Doha, Qatar
11:50AMMonday, April 13, 2026