São Tomé and Príncipe Embassy and Consulates in South Africa
São Tomé and Príncipe Consulate General in Cape Town, South Africa
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of São Tomé and Príncipe may close on the following South African and Sao Tomean Creole holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Pentecost | Sunday, May 24 | 1 week |
| Eid ul Adha | Wednesday, May 27 | 1 week, 3 days |
| Youth Day | Tuesday, June 16 | 4 weeks, 2 days |
| Muharram/Islamic New Year | Wednesday, June 17 | 1 month |
| Father's Day | Sunday, June 21 | 1 month |
| Independence Day | Sunday, July 12 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Nelson Mandela Day | Saturday, July 18 | 2 months |
| National Women's Day | Sunday, August 09 | 2 months, 3 weeks |
| National Women's Day | Monday, August 10 | 2 months, 3 weeks |
| Milad un Nabi (Mawlid) | Wednesday, August 26 | 3 months, 1 week |
1. How many Sao Tomean Creole Embassies/Consulates are there in South Africa?
São Tomé and Príncipe currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in South Africa including and Cape Town.
2 - Do South African citizens need a visa for São Tomé and Príncipe?
South African citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into São Tomé and Príncipe. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of São Tomé and Príncipe in South Africa for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Sao Tomean Creole embassies in South Africa?
The Sao Tomean Creole representative offices in South Africa will be closed in observance of the following South African and Sao Tomean Creole holidays in 2026/2024:
- Pentecost (ZA) Sun, May 24, 2026 (1 week, 1 day)
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Time in São Tomé and Príncipe vs South Africa
Sao Tome, São Tomé and Príncipe time is 2:00 hours behind Pretoria, South Africa