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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 4 hours 51 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 4 hours 51 minutes)
Holidays to be Observed in 2024
The Embassies and Consulates of Russia may close on the following South African and Russian holidays in 2024:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Ascension Day | Thursday, May 09 | 2 days, 15 hours |
| Mother's Day | Sunday, May 12 | 5 days, 15 hours |
| Pentecost | Sunday, May 19 | 1 week, 5 days |
| Russia Day | Wednesday, June 12 | 1 month |
| Youth Day | Sunday, June 16 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Eid ul Adha | Monday, June 17 | 1 month, 1 week |
| June Solstice | Thursday, June 20 | 1 month, 2 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 2024/2024:
- Ascension Day (ZA & RU) Thu, May 09, 2024 (2 days, 20 hours)
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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
03:09AMMonday, May 06, 2024
Moscow, Russia
04:09AMMonday, May 06, 2024