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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: Close now (Open in 3 hours 33 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: Close now (Open in 3 hours 33 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Good Friday | Friday, April 03 | 2 days, 14 hours |
| Holy Saturday | Saturday, April 04 | 3 days, 14 hours |
| Easter Sunday | Sunday, April 05 | 4 days, 14 hours |
| Family Day | Monday, April 06 | 5 days, 14 hours |
| Orthodox Good Friday | Friday, April 10 | 1 week, 2 days |
| Orthodox Easter Sunday | Sunday, April 12 | 1 week, 4 days |
| Orthodox Easter Monday | Monday, April 13 | 1 week, 5 days |
| Freedom Day | Monday, April 27 | 3 weeks, 5 days |
| Labor Day / May Day | Friday, May 01 | 1 month |
| Mother's Day | Sunday, May 10 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Ascension Day | Thursday, May 14 | 1 month, 1 week |
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:
- Good Friday (ZA) Fri, Apr 03, 2026 (2 days, 19 hours)
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Time in South Africa vs Greece
Pretoria, South Africa time is is same date and time Athens, Greece
Athens, Greece
04:57AMTuesday, March 31, 2026
Pretoria, South Africa
04:57AMTuesday, March 31, 2026