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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 5 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 4 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
Ascension Day	Thursday, May 14	2 days, 7 hours
Teacher's Day	Friday, May 15	3 days, 7 hours
Pentecost	Sunday, May 24	1 week, 5 days
Eid ul Adha	Wednesday, May 27	2 weeks, 1 day
Corpus Christi	Thursday, June 04	3 weeks, 2 days
Youth Day	Tuesday, June 16	1 month
Muharram/Islamic New Year	Wednesday, June 17	1 month
Father's Day	Sunday, June 21	1 month, 1 week

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:

Ascension Day (ZA & MX) Thu, May 14, 2026 (2 days, 20 hours)

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