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Russia Embassy and Consulates in South Africa
2 Diplomatic Missions
2 Cities
Russia Embassy in Pretoria, South Africa
316 Brooks St, Menlo Park, Pretoria, 0081, South Africa
Phone: +27 12 362 1337
Working hours: Close now (Open in 21 minutes)
Russia Consulate General in Cape Town, South Africa
8 Riebeek St, Central, Cape Town, 8001,South Africa
Phone: +27 21 418 3656
Working hours: Close now (Open in 21 minutes)
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of Russia may close on the following South African and Russian holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Day of Knowledge | Tuesday, September 01 | 0 minutes |
| 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 |
| Unity Day | Wednesday, November 04 | 2 months |
| Day of Reconciliation | Wednesday, December 16 | 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 |
1. How many Russian Embassies/Consulates are there in South Africa?
Russia currently maintains 2 diplomatic representative offices in South Africa including Pretoria and Cape Town.
2 - Do South African citizens need a visa for Russia?
Citizens of South Africa (holders of regular passports) can travel to Russia for 90 days without having to apply or obtain a Russian visa for short-term tourism.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Russian embassies in South Africa?
The Russian representative offices in South Africa will be closed in observance of the following South African and Russian holidays in 2026/2024:
- Day of Knowledge (RU) Tue, Sep 01, 2026 (0 minutes)
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Time in Russia vs South Africa
Moscow, Russia time is 1:00 hours ahead of Pretoria, South Africa
Pretoria, South Africa
07:39AMTuesday, September 01, 2026
Moscow, Russia
08:39AMTuesday, September 01, 2026