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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 55 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 55 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 |
|---|---|---|
| The Three Holy Hierarchs | Friday, January 30 | 3 hours, 54 minutes |
| Valentine's Day | Saturday, February 14 | 2 weeks, 1 day |
| Clean Monday | Monday, February 23 | 3 weeks, 3 days |
| Laylatul Qadr (Night of Power) | Sunday, March 15 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Eid ul Fitr | Friday, March 20 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Human Rights Day | Saturday, March 21 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| 25th of March (National) | Wednesday, March 25 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Good Friday | Friday, April 03 | 2 months |
| Holy Saturday | Saturday, April 04 | 2 months |
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:
- The Three Holy Hierarchs (GR) Fri, Jan 30, 2026 (8 hours, 55 minutes)
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Time in South Africa vs Greece
Pretoria, South Africa time is is same date and time Athens, Greece
Athens, Greece
15:05PMThursday, January 29, 2026
Pretoria, South Africa
15:05PMThursday, January 29, 2026