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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 |
|---|---|---|
| All Saints' Day | Sunday, November 01 | 1 week, 3 days |
| Day of Reconciliation | Wednesday, December 16 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| December Solstice | Monday, December 21 | 1 month, 4 weeks |
| Christmas Eve | Thursday, December 24 | 2 months |
| Christmas Day | Friday, December 25 | 2 months |
| Boxing Day | Saturday, December 26 | 2 months |
| New Year's Eve | Thursday, December 31 | 2 months, 1 week |
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:
- All Saints' Day (ZA) Sun, Nov 01, 2026 (1 week, 4 days)
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Time in South Africa vs Jamaica
Pretoria, South Africa time is 6:00 hours ahead of Kingston, Jamaica
Kingston, Jamaica
22:45PMTuesday, October 20, 2026
Pretoria, South Africa
04:45AMWednesday, October 21, 2026