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South Africa Embassy and Consulates in New Zealand
1 Diplomatic Missions
1 Cities
South Africa High Commission in Wellington, New Zealand
Level 7, State Insurance Tower 1 Willis Street Wellington, 6011 New Zealand
Phone: +64 4 815 8484
Working hours: Close now
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of South Africa may close on the following New Zealand and South African holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Isra and Mi'raj | Friday, January 16 | 1 week, 2 days |
| Wellington Anniversary Day | Monday, January 19 | 1 week, 5 days |
| Auckland Anniversary Day | Monday, January 26 | 2 weeks, 5 days |
| Nelson Anniversary Day | Monday, February 02 | 3 weeks, 5 days |
| Waitangi Day | Friday, February 06 | 4 weeks, 2 days |
| Valentine's Day | Saturday, February 14 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Taranaki Anniversary Day | Monday, March 09 | 2 months |
| Laylatul Qadr (Night of Power) | Sunday, March 15 | 2 months, 1 week |
| Eid ul Fitr | Friday, March 20 | 2 months, 1 week |
| Human Rights Day | Saturday, March 21 | 2 months, 2 weeks |
1. How many South African Embassies/Consulates are there in New Zealand?
South Africa currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in New Zealand including and Wellington.
2 - Do New Zealand citizens need a visa for South Africa?
Citizens of New Zealand (holders of regular passports) can travel to South Africa for 90 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 New Zealand?
The South African representative offices in New Zealand will be closed in observance of the following New Zealand and South African holidays in 2026/2024:
- Isra and Mi'raj (ZA) Fri, Jan 16, 2026 (1 week, 2 days)
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Time in South Africa vs New Zealand
Pretoria, South Africa time is 11:00 hours behind Wellington, New Zealand
Wellington, New Zealand
17:06PMTuesday, January 06, 2026
Pretoria, South Africa
06:06AMTuesday, January 06, 2026