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South Africa Embassy and Consulates in Greece
2 Diplomatic Missions
2 Cities
South Africa Embassy in Athens, Greece
60 Kifissias Avenue Marousi 15125 Athens Greece
Phone: + 30 210 617 8020
Working hours: Open now (Close in 6 hours 13 minutes)
South Africa Consulate in Thessaloniki, Greece
51 Tsimiski Street P. O. Box 60053 546 23 Thessaloniki Greece
Phone: +30 2310 489 386
Working hours: Open now (Close in 6 hours 13 minutes)
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of South Africa may close on the following Greek and South African holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| National Women's Day | Sunday, August 09 | 1 week, 1 day |
| National Women's Day | Monday, August 10 | 1 week, 2 days |
| Dormition of the Holy Virgin | Saturday, August 15 | 2 weeks |
| Milad un Nabi (Mawlid) | Wednesday, August 26 | 3 weeks, 4 days |
| September Equinox | Wednesday, September 23 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Heritage Day | Thursday, September 24 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| The Ochi day | Wednesday, October 28 | 2 months, 3 weeks |
| All Saints' Day | Sunday, November 01 | 3 months |
| Polytechneio | Tuesday, November 17 | 3 months, 2 weeks |
| Armed Forces Day | Saturday, November 21 | 3 months, 2 weeks |
| Day of Reconciliation | Wednesday, December 16 | 4 months, 2 weeks |
1. How many South African Embassies/Consulates are there in Greece?
South Africa currently maintains 2 diplomatic representative offices in Greece including Athens and Thessaloniki.
2 - Do Greek citizens need a visa for South Africa?
Citizens of Greece (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 Greece?
The South African representative offices in Greece will be closed in observance of the following Greek and South African holidays in 2026/2024:
- National Women's Day (ZA) Sun, Aug 09, 2026 (1 week, 1 day)
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Time in South Africa vs Greece
Pretoria, South Africa time is is same date and time Athens, Greece
Athens, Greece
08:47AMFriday, July 31, 2026
Pretoria, South Africa
08:47AMFriday, July 31, 2026