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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 |
|---|---|---|
| National Sports Day | Tuesday, February 10 | 2 weeks, 4 days |
| March bank holiday | Sunday, March 01 | 1 month |
| Laylatul Qadr (Night of Power) | Sunday, March 15 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Eid al-Fitr | Friday, March 20 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Eid al-Fitr Holiday | Saturday, March 21 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Eid al-Fitr Holiday | Sunday, March 22 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Good Friday | Friday, April 03 | 2 months, 1 week |
| Holy Saturday | Saturday, April 04 | 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:
- National Sports Day (QA) Tue, Feb 10, 2026 (2 weeks, 5 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
20:44PMWednesday, January 21, 2026
Doha, Qatar
21:44PMWednesday, January 21, 2026