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South Africa Embassy and Consulates in Argentina

2 Diplomatic Missions 2 Cities

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Buenos Aires Comodoro Rivadavia Holiday Calendar FAQs Comments

South Africa Embassy in Buenos Aires, Argentina

Avenida Marcelo T De Alvear 590 8Th Floor C1058Aaf Buenos Aires 1058 Argentina

Phone: + 54 11 4317 2900 Working hours: Close now

South Africa Consulate in Comodoro Rivadavia, Argentina

Casilla De Correo 50 9000 Comodoro Rivadavia Argentina

Phone: +54 297 455 8692 Working hours: Close now

Holidays to be Observed in 2026

The Embassies and Consulates of South Africa may close on the following Argentinian and South African holidays in 2026:

Holiday
Holiday	Date	Counting down
Laylatul Qadr (Night of Power)	Sunday, March 15	1 day, 14 hours
End of Ramadan	Thursday, March 19	5 days, 14 hours
Eid ul Fitr	Friday, March 20	6 days, 14 hours
Human Rights Day	Saturday, March 21	1 week
Memorial Day	Tuesday, March 24	1 week, 3 days
Passover Eve	Wednesday, April 01	2 weeks, 4 days
First day of Passover	Thursday, April 02	2 weeks, 5 days
Good Friday	Friday, April 03	2 weeks, 6 days

Frequently asked questions, answered

1. How many South African Embassies/Consulates are there in Argentina?

South Africa currently maintains 2 diplomatic representative offices in Argentina including Buenos Aires and Comodoro Rivadavia.

2 - Do Argentinian citizens need a visa for South Africa?

Citizens of Argentina (holders of regular passports) can travel to South Africa for 90 days without having to apply or obtain a South African visa for short-term tourism.

3- What is the Holiday Calendar of South African embassies in Argentina?

The South African representative offices in Argentina will be closed in observance of the following Argentinian and South African holidays in 2026/2024:

Laylatul Qadr (Night of Power) (ZA) Sun, Mar 15, 2026 (2 days)

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