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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 42 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Milad un Nabi (Mawlid) | Wednesday, August 26 | 1 day, 18 hours |
| September Equinox | Wednesday, September 23 | 4 weeks, 1 day |
| Heritage Day | Thursday, September 24 | 4 weeks, 2 days |
| All Saints' Day | Sunday, November 01 | 2 months, 1 week |
| Day of Reconciliation | Wednesday, December 16 | 3 months, 3 weeks |
| December Solstice | Monday, December 21 | 3 months, 3 weeks |
| Christmas Eve | Thursday, December 24 | 3 months, 4 weeks |
| Christmas Day | Friday, December 25 | 4 months |
| Day of Goodwill | Saturday, December 26 | 4 months |
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:
- Milad un Nabi (Mawlid) (ZA & KW) Wed, Aug 26, 2026 (1 day, 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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01:18AMMonday, August 24, 2026
Pretoria, South Africa
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