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South Africa Embassy and Consulates in Ghana
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South Africa High Commission in Accra, Ghana
Plot Nr A69 Orphan Crescent, North Labone Accra Ghana
Phone: +233 302 740 450
Working hours: Close now (Open in 3 minutes)
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of South Africa may close on the following Ghanaian and South African holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Ascension Day | Thursday, May 14 | 2 days, 7 hours |
| Pentecost | Sunday, May 24 | 1 week, 5 days |
| Eid al-Adha | Wednesday, May 27 | 2 weeks, 1 day |
| 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 |
| Nelson Mandela Day | Saturday, July 18 | 2 months |
| Founders' Day | Tuesday, August 04 | 2 months, 3 weeks |
1. How many South African Embassies/Consulates are there in Ghana?
South Africa currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in Ghana including and Accra.
2 - Do Ghanaian citizens need a visa for South Africa?
Citizens of Ghana (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 Ghana?
The South African representative offices in Ghana will be closed in observance of the following Ghanaian and South African holidays in 2026/2024:
- Ascension Day (ZA) Thu, May 14, 2026 (2 days, 14 hours)
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Time in South Africa vs Ghana
Pretoria, South Africa time is 2:00 hours ahead of Accra, Ghana
Accra, Ghana
09:27AMMonday, May 11, 2026
Pretoria, South Africa
11:27AMMonday, May 11, 2026