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South Africa Embassy and Consulates in Australia
3 Diplomatic Missions
3 Cities
South Africa High Commission in Canberra, Australia
Cnr Of State Circle And Rhodes Place Yarralumla Canberra Act 2600 Australia
Phone: + 61 2 6272 7300
Working hours: Close now (Open in 8 hours 23 minutes)
South Africa Honorary Consulate in Melbourne, Australia
Como Towers Level 16 644 Chapel Street South Yarra Vic 3141
Phone: + 61 3 8825 5718
Working hours: Close now (Open in 8 hours 23 minutes)
South Africa Honorary Consulate in Perth, Australia
Suite 3 1297 Hay Street West Perth Wa 6005
Phone: + 61 89 321 0355
Working hours: Close now
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of South Africa may close on the following Australian and South African holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Labour Day | Monday, March 02 | 1 week, 4 days |
| Purim | Tuesday, March 03 | 1 week, 5 days |
| Foundation Day | Friday, March 06 | 2 weeks, 1 day |
| May Day | Monday, March 09 | 2 weeks, 4 days |
| Laylatul Qadr (Night of Power) | Sunday, March 15 | 3 weeks, 3 days |
| St Patrick's Day | Tuesday, March 17 | 3 weeks, 5 days |
| National Close the Gap Day | Thursday, March 19 | 1 month |
| Eid ul Fitr | Friday, March 20 | 1 month |
1. How many South African Embassies/Consulates are there in Australia?
South Africa currently maintains 3 diplomatic representative offices in Australia including Canberra, Melbourne and Perth.
2 - Do Australian citizens need a visa for South Africa?
Citizens of Australia (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 Australia?
The South African representative offices in Australia will be closed in observance of the following Australian and South African holidays in 2026/2024:
- Labour Day (AU) Mon, Mar 02, 2026 (1 week, 3 days)
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Time in South Africa vs Australia
Pretoria, South Africa time is 9:00 hours behind Canberra, Australia
Canberra, Australia
00:07AMThursday, February 19, 2026
Pretoria, South Africa
15:07PMWednesday, February 18, 2026