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South Africa Embassy and Consulates in Ireland
1 Diplomatic Missions
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South Africa Embassy in Dublin, Ireland
Alexandra House, 2Nd Floor Earlsfort Centre, Earlsfort Terrace Dublin 2 Ireland
Phone: +353 1 661 5553
Working hours: Close now (Open in 7 hours 46 minutes)
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of South Africa may close on the following Irish and South African holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Milad un Nabi (Mawlid) | Wednesday, August 26 | 16 hours, 45 minutes |
| September Equinox | Wednesday, September 23 | 4 weeks |
| Heritage Day | Thursday, September 24 | 4 weeks, 1 day |
| October Bank Holiday | Monday, October 26 | 2 months |
| All Saints' Day | Sunday, November 01 | 2 months |
| Day of Reconciliation | Wednesday, December 16 | 3 months, 2 weeks |
| December Solstice | Monday, December 21 | 3 months, 3 weeks |
| Christmas Eve | Thursday, December 24 | 3 months, 4 weeks |
| Christmas Day | Friday, December 25 | 3 months, 4 weeks |
1. How many South African Embassies/Consulates are there in Ireland?
South Africa currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in Ireland including and Dublin.
2 - Do Irish citizens need a visa for South Africa?
Citizens of Ireland (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 Ireland?
The South African representative offices in Ireland will be closed in observance of the following Irish and South African holidays in 2026/2024:
- Milad un Nabi (Mawlid) (ZA) Wed, Aug 26, 2026 (22 hours, 46 minutes)
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Time in South Africa vs Ireland
Pretoria, South Africa time is 1:00 hours ahead of Dublin, Ireland
Dublin, Ireland
01:14AMTuesday, August 25, 2026
Pretoria, South Africa
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