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South Africa Embassy and Consulates in Portugal
1 Diplomatic Missions
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South Africa Embassy in Lisbon, Portugal
Avenida Luís Bívar 10, 1069-024 Lisboa
Phone: +351 21 319 22 00
Working hours: Close now (Open in 2 hours 7 minutes)
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of South Africa may close on the following Portuguese and South African holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Valentine's Day | Saturday, February 14 | 2 weeks, 1 day |
| Carnival / Shrove Tuesday | Tuesday, February 17 | 2 weeks, 4 days |
| Laylatul Qadr (Night of Power) | Sunday, March 15 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Father's Day | Thursday, March 19 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| March Equinox | Friday, March 20 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Human Rights Day | Saturday, March 21 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Daylight Saving Time starts | Sunday, March 29 | 1 month, 4 weeks |
| Good Friday | Friday, April 03 | 2 months |
1. How many South African Embassies/Consulates are there in Portugal?
South Africa currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in Portugal including and Lisbon.
2 - Do Portuguese citizens need a visa for South Africa?
Citizens of Portugal (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 Portugal?
The South African representative offices in Portugal will be closed in observance of the following Portuguese and South African holidays in 2026/2024:
- Valentine's Day (PT) Sat, Feb 14, 2026 (2 weeks, 1 day)
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Time in South Africa vs Portugal
Pretoria, South Africa time is 2:00 hours ahead of Lisbon, Portugal
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