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South Africa Embassy and Consulates in Iran
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South Africa Embassy in Tehran, Iran
No 5, Yekta Street, Bagh-E-Ferdows,Vali-E-Asr Avenue, Tajrish, Tehran 1988641144
Phone: +98 21 227 028 66
Working hours: Close now (Open in 6 hours 32 minutes)
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of South Africa may close on the following Iranian and South African holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Martyrdom of Imam Ali | Tuesday, March 10 | 2 weeks, 4 days |
| Laylatul Qadr (Night of Power) | Sunday, March 15 | 3 weeks, 2 days |
| Eid-e-Fetr (End of Ramadan) | Friday, March 20 | 1 month |
| Eid-e-Fetr (Additional Holiday) | Saturday, March 21 | 1 month |
| Good Friday | Friday, April 03 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Holy Saturday | Saturday, April 04 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Easter Sunday | Sunday, April 05 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Family Day | Monday, April 06 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
1. How many South African Embassies/Consulates are there in Iran?
South Africa currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in Iran including and Tehran.
2 - Do Iranian citizens need a visa for South Africa?
Citizens of Iran (holders of regular passports) can travel to South Africa for None 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 Iran?
The South African representative offices in Iran will be closed in observance of the following Iranian and South African holidays in 2026/2024:
- Martyrdom of Imam Ali (IR) Tue, Mar 10, 2026 (2 weeks, 4 days)
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