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South Africa Embassy and Consulates in Kenya
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South Africa High Commission in Nairobi, Kenya
3Rd Floor Roshanmaer Place 00100 Lenana Road Nairobi Kenya
Phone: + 254 709 127 000
Working hours: Close now (Lunch time)
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of South Africa may close on the following Kenyan and South African holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Freedom Day | Monday, April 27 | 6 days, 7 hours |
| Labour Day/May Day | Friday, May 01 | 1 week, 3 days |
| Mother's Day | Sunday, May 10 | 2 weeks, 5 days |
| Ascension Day | Thursday, May 14 | 3 weeks, 2 days |
| Pentecost | Sunday, May 24 | 1 month |
| Eid al-Adha | Wednesday, May 27 | 1 month |
| Madaraka Day | Monday, June 01 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Youth Day | Tuesday, June 16 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Muharram/Islamic New Year | Wednesday, June 17 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
1. How many South African Embassies/Consulates are there in Kenya?
South Africa currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in Kenya including and Nairobi.
2 - Do Kenyan citizens need a visa for South Africa?
Citizens of Kenya (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 Kenya?
The South African representative offices in Kenya will be closed in observance of the following Kenyan and South African holidays in 2026/2024:
- Freedom Day (ZA) Mon, Apr 27, 2026 (6 days, 12 hours)
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Time in South Africa vs Kenya
Pretoria, South Africa time is 1:00 hours behind Nairobi, Kenya
Nairobi, Kenya
12:01PMMonday, April 20, 2026
Pretoria, South Africa
11:01AMMonday, April 20, 2026