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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 15 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 15 minutes)
Holidays to be Observed in 2025
The Embassies and Consulates of South Africa may close on the following Greek and South African holidays in 2025:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| All Saints' Day | Saturday, November 01 | 1 day, 3 hours |
| Polytechneio | Monday, November 17 | 2 weeks, 3 days |
| Armed Forces Day | Friday, November 21 | 3 weeks |
| Day of Reconciliation | Tuesday, December 16 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| December Solstice | Sunday, December 21 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Christmas Eve | Wednesday, December 24 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Christmas Day | Thursday, December 25 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Day of Goodwill | Friday, December 26 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| New Year's Eve | Wednesday, December 31 | 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 2025/2024:
- All Saints' Day (ZA) Sat, Nov 01, 2025 (1 day, 8 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
15:45PMThursday, October 30, 2025
Pretoria, South Africa
15:45PMThursday, October 30, 2025