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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 31	5 hours, 58 minutes
Youth Day	Tuesday, June 16	2 weeks, 2 days
Muharram/Islamic New Year	Wednesday, June 17	2 weeks, 3 days
Father's Day	Sunday, June 21	3 weeks
Bastille Day	Tuesday, July 14	1 month, 1 week
Nelson Mandela Day	Saturday, July 18	1 month, 2 weeks
National Women's Day	Sunday, August 09	2 months, 1 week
National Women's Day	Monday, August 10	2 months, 1 week
Assumption of Mary	Saturday, August 15	2 months, 2 weeks

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 (FR) Sun, May 31, 2026 (10 hours, 59 minutes)

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Paris, France 13:01^PMSaturday, May 30, 2026

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