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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
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Nelson Mandela Day | Saturday, July 18 | 6 days, 14 hours |
| Emancipation Day | Saturday, August 01 | 2 weeks, 6 days |
| Independence Day | Thursday, August 06 | 3 weeks, 4 days |
| National Women's Day | Sunday, August 09 | 4 weeks |
| National Women's Day | Monday, August 10 | 4 weeks, 1 day |
| Milad un Nabi (Mawlid) | Wednesday, August 26 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| September Equinox | Tuesday, September 22 | 2 months, 1 week |
| September Equinox | Wednesday, September 23 | 2 months, 1 week |
| Heritage Day | Thursday, September 24 | 2 months, 1 week |
| National Heroes' Day | Monday, October 19 | 3 months, 1 week |
| All Saints' Day | Sunday, November 01 | 3 months, 2 weeks |
| Day of Reconciliation | Wednesday, December 16 | 5 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:
- Nelson Mandela Day (ZA) Sat, Jul 18, 2026 (1 week)
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Time in South Africa vs Jamaica
Pretoria, South Africa time is 6:00 hours ahead of Kingston, Jamaica
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22:13PMFriday, July 10, 2026
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