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South Africa Embassy and Consulates in Jamaica
1 Diplomatic Missions
1 Cities
South Africa High Commission in Kingston, Jamaica
15 Hillcrest Avenue Kingston 6 Jamaica
Phone: +1 876 620 4840
Working hours: Close now (Open in 4 hours 33 minutes)
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of South Africa may close on the following Jamaican and South African holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Ascension Day | Thursday, May 14 | 2 days, 7 hours |
| Labor Day / May Day | Saturday, May 23 | 1 week, 4 days |
| Pentecost | Sunday, May 24 | 1 week, 5 days |
| Labor Day / May Day | Monday, May 25 | 1 week, 6 days |
| Eid ul Adha | Wednesday, May 27 | 2 weeks, 1 day |
| Youth Day | Tuesday, June 16 | 1 month |
| Muharram/Islamic New Year | Wednesday, June 17 | 1 month |
| Father's Day | Sunday, June 21 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Nelson Mandela Day | Saturday, July 18 | 2 months |
1. How many South African Embassies/Consulates are there in Jamaica?
South Africa currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in Jamaica including and Kingston.
2 - Do Jamaican citizens need a visa for South Africa?
Citizens of Jamaica (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 Jamaica?
The South African representative offices in Jamaica will be closed in observance of the following Jamaican and South African holidays in 2026/2024:
- Ascension Day (ZA) Thu, May 14, 2026 (2 days, 18 hours)
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Time in South Africa vs Jamaica
Pretoria, South Africa time is 6:00 hours ahead of Kingston, Jamaica
Kingston, Jamaica
05:27AMMonday, May 11, 2026
Pretoria, South Africa
11:27AMMonday, May 11, 2026