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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: Close now
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 |
|---|---|---|
| September Equinox | Wednesday, September 23 | 3 weeks |
| Heritage Day | Thursday, September 24 | 3 weeks, 1 day |
| All Saints' Day | Sunday, November 01 | 1 month, 4 weeks |
| Day of Reconciliation | Wednesday, December 16 | 3 months, 2 weeks |
| National Day | Friday, December 18 | 3 months, 2 weeks |
| December Solstice | Monday, December 21 | 3 months, 2 weeks |
| Christmas Eve | Thursday, December 24 | 3 months, 3 weeks |
| Christmas Day | Friday, December 25 | 3 months, 3 weeks |
| Day of Goodwill | Saturday, December 26 | 3 months, 3 weeks |
| New Year's Eve | Thursday, December 31 | 3 months, 4 weeks |
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:
- September Equinox (QA & ZA) Wed, Sep 23, 2026 (3 weeks)
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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
18:34PMTuesday, September 01, 2026
Doha, Qatar
19:34PMTuesday, September 01, 2026