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South Africa Embassy and Consulates in Kuwait
1 Diplomatic Missions
1 Cities
South Africa Embassy in Kuwait City, Kuwait
Salwa Block 10, Street 1 House 91 Villa No 3 Salwa Kuwait City
Phone: +965 2561 7988
Working hours: Close now (Open in 6 hours 25 minutes)
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of South Africa may close on the following Kuwaiti and South African holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Freedom Day | Monday, April 27 | 5 days, 18 hours |
| Workers' Day | Friday, May 01 | 1 week, 2 days |
| Mother's Day | Sunday, May 10 | 2 weeks, 4 days |
| Ascension Day | Thursday, May 14 | 3 weeks, 1 day |
| Pentecost | Sunday, May 24 | 1 month |
| Waqfat Arafat Day | Tuesday, May 26 | 1 month |
| Eid al-Adha | Wednesday, May 27 | 1 month |
| Eid al-Adha holiday | Thursday, May 28 | 1 month |
| Eid al-Adha holiday | Friday, May 29 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Youth Day | Tuesday, June 16 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Islamic New Year | Wednesday, June 17 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
1. How many South African Embassies/Consulates are there in Kuwait?
South Africa currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in Kuwait including and Kuwait City.
2 - Do Kuwaiti citizens need a visa for South Africa?
Kuwaiti citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into South Africa. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of South Africa in Kuwait for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of South African embassies in Kuwait?
The South African representative offices in Kuwait will be closed in observance of the following Kuwaiti and South African holidays in 2026/2024:
- Freedom Day (ZA) Mon, Apr 27, 2026 (5 days, 22 hours)
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Time in South Africa vs Kuwait
Pretoria, South Africa time is 1:00 hours behind Kuwait City, Kuwait
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