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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 (Open in 2 hours 25 minutes)

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 (Open in 2 hours 25 minutes)

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
Good Friday	Friday, April 03	2 days, 12 hours
Holy Saturday	Saturday, April 04	3 days, 12 hours
Easter Sunday	Sunday, April 05	4 days, 12 hours
Easter Monday	Monday, April 06	5 days, 12 hours
Freedom Day	Monday, April 27	3 weeks, 5 days
Labor Day / May Day	Friday, May 01	1 month
WWII Victory Day	Friday, May 08	1 month, 1 week
Mother's Day	Sunday, May 10	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:

Good Friday (FR & ZA) Fri, Apr 03, 2026 (2 days, 17 hours)

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Paris, France 06:35^AMTuesday, March 31, 2026

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