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South Africa Embassy and Consulates in Finland
1 Diplomatic Missions
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South Africa Embassy in Helsinki, Finland
Pohjoinen Makasiinikatu 4, 00130 Helsinki (3Rd Floor)
Phone: +358 400 605 890
Working hours: Close now
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of South Africa may close on the following Finnish and South African holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Nelson Mandela Day | Saturday, July 18 | 6 days, 11 hours |
| National Women's Day | Sunday, August 09 | 4 weeks |
| National Women's Day | Monday, August 10 | 4 weeks, 1 day |
| Milad un Nabi (Mawlid) | Wednesday, August 26 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| September Equinox | Wednesday, September 23 | 2 months, 1 week |
| Heritage Day | Thursday, September 24 | 2 months, 1 week |
| All Saints' Day | Saturday, October 31 | 3 months, 2 weeks |
| All Saints' Day | Sunday, November 01 | 3 months, 2 weeks |
| Father's Day | Sunday, November 08 | 3 months, 3 weeks |
| Independence Day | Sunday, December 06 | 4 months, 3 weeks |
| Day of Reconciliation | Wednesday, December 16 | 5 months |
1. How many South African Embassies/Consulates are there in Finland?
South Africa currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in Finland including and Helsinki.
2 - Do Finnish citizens need a visa for South Africa?
Citizens of Finland (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 Finland?
The South African representative offices in Finland will be closed in observance of the following Finnish and South African holidays in 2026/2024:
- Nelson Mandela Day (ZA) Sat, Jul 18, 2026 (6 days, 15 hours)
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