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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: Open now (Close in 1 hours 49 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Arbaeen | Wednesday, August 05 | 4 days, 5 hours |
| National Women's Day | Sunday, August 09 | 1 week, 1 day |
| National Women's Day | Monday, August 10 | 1 week, 2 days |
| Demise of Prophet Muhammad and Martyrdom of Imam Hassan | Thursday, August 13 | 1 week, 5 days |
| Martyrdom of Imam Reza | Friday, August 14 | 1 week, 6 days |
| Martyrdom of Imam Hasan al-Askari | Saturday, August 22 | 3 weeks |
| Milad un Nabi (Mawlid) | Wednesday, August 26 | 3 weeks, 4 days |
| Birthday of Prophet Muhammad and Imam Sadeq | Monday, August 31 | 4 weeks, 2 days |
| September Equinox | Wednesday, September 23 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Heritage Day | Thursday, September 24 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| All Saints' Day | Sunday, November 01 | 3 months |
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:
- Arbaeen (IR) Wed, Aug 05, 2026 (4 days, 9 hours)
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