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South Africa Embassy and Consulates in France

2 Diplomatic Missions 2 Cities

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Paris Rennes Holiday Calendar FAQs Comments

South Africa Embassy in Paris, France

Republic Of South Africa Embassy In Paris 59 Quai D'Orsay 75343 - Paris Cédex 7

Phone: +33 1 53 59 24 10 Working hours: Close now

South Africa Consulate in Rennes, France

Centre Daffaires Ile-De-France 4, Avenue Charles Tillon 35000 Rennes France

Phone: +33 2 23 46 14 10 Working hours: Close now

Holidays to be Observed in 2026

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

Holiday
Holiday	Date	Counting down
Mother's Day	Sunday, May 10	0 minutes
Ascension Day	Thursday, May 14	3 days, 8 hours
Pentecost	Sunday, May 24	1 week, 6 days
Whit Monday	Monday, May 25	2 weeks
Eid ul Adha	Wednesday, May 27	2 weeks, 2 days
Mother's Day	Sunday, May 31	2 weeks, 6 days
Youth Day	Tuesday, June 16	1 month
Muharram/Islamic New Year	Wednesday, June 17	1 month
Father's Day	Sunday, June 21	1 month, 1 week

Frequently asked questions, answered

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

South Africa currently maintains 2 diplomatic representative offices in France including Paris and Rennes.

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

Citizens of France (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 France?

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

Mother's Day (ZA) Sun, May 10, 2026 (0 minutes)

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Visa Information

South African visa requirements for French citizens

Time in South Africa vs France

Pretoria, South Africa time is is same date and time Paris, France

Paris, France 10:24^AMSunday, May 10, 2026

Pretoria, South Africa 10:24^AMSunday, May 10, 2026