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South Africa Embassy and Consulates in Malawi
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South Africa High Commission in Lilongwe, Malawi
3Rd Floor, Kang' Ombe House Robert Mugabe Crescent P. O. Box 30043 Lilongwe 3 Malawi
Phone: +265 1 773 722
Working hours: Close now (Open in 6 hours 43 minutes)
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of South Africa may close on the following Malawian and South African holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Martyrs' Day | Tuesday, March 03 | 1 week, 4 days |
| Laylatul Qadr (Night of Power) | Sunday, March 15 | 3 weeks, 2 days |
| Eid al-Fitr | Friday, March 20 | 1 month |
| Human Rights Day | Saturday, March 21 | 1 month |
| Good Friday | Friday, April 03 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Easter Saturday | Saturday, April 04 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Easter Sunday | Sunday, April 05 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
1. How many South African Embassies/Consulates are there in Malawi?
South Africa currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in Malawi including and Lilongwe.
2 - Do Malawian citizens need a visa for South Africa?
Citizens of Malawi (holders of regular passports) can travel to South Africa for 30 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 Malawi?
The South African representative offices in Malawi will be closed in observance of the following Malawian and South African holidays in 2026/2024:
- Martyrs' Day (MW) Tue, Mar 03, 2026 (1 week, 4 days)
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Time in South Africa vs Malawi
Pretoria, South Africa time is is same date and time Lilongwe, Malawi
Lilongwe, Malawi
02:17AMThursday, February 19, 2026
Pretoria, South Africa
02:17AMThursday, February 19, 2026