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South Africa Embassy and Consulates in Mexico

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South Africa Embassy in Mexico City, Mexico

Andres Bello 10 Forum Building, 9Th Floor Colonia Polanco C.P. 11560 Mexico D.F.

Phone: +52 55 1100 4970 Working hours: Close now (Open in 4 hours 40 minutes)

South Africa Consulate in Cancun, Mexico

Granada No 30 Colonia Supermanzana 2A 77500 Cancun, Quintana Roo Mexico

Phone: +52 99 8884 9513 Working hours: Close now (Open in 3 hours 40 minutes)

Holidays to be Observed in 2026

The Embassies and Consulates of South Africa may close on the following Mexican and South African holidays in 2026:

Holiday
Holiday	Date	Counting down
Freedom Day	Monday, April 27	6 days, 6 hours
Children's Day	Thursday, April 30	1 week, 2 days
Labor Day / May Day	Friday, May 01	1 week, 3 days
Battle of Puebla (Cinco de Mayo)	Tuesday, May 05	2 weeks
Mother's Day	Sunday, May 10	2 weeks, 5 days
Ascension Day	Thursday, May 14	3 weeks, 2 days
Teacher's Day	Friday, May 15	3 weeks, 3 days
Whit Sunday	Sunday, May 24	1 month

Frequently asked questions, answered

1. How many South African Embassies/Consulates are there in Mexico?

South Africa currently maintains 2 diplomatic representative offices in Mexico including Mexico City and Cancun.

2 - Do Mexican citizens need a visa for South Africa?

Mexican 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 Mexico for further instructions.

3- What is the Holiday Calendar of South African embassies in Mexico?

The South African representative offices in Mexico will be closed in observance of the following Mexican and South African holidays in 2026/2024:

Freedom Day (ZA) Mon, Apr 27, 2026 (6 days, 19 hours)

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Time in South Africa vs Mexico

Pretoria, South Africa time is 8:00 hours ahead of Mexico City, Mexico

Mexico City, Mexico 04:20^AMMonday, April 20, 2026

Pretoria, South Africa 12:20^PMMonday, April 20, 2026