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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: Open now (Close in 5 hours 38 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 |
|---|---|---|
| St. Joana's Day | Tuesday, May 12 | 8 hours, 37 minutes |
| Ascension Day | Thursday, May 14 | 2 days, 8 hours |
| Leiria Day | Friday, May 22 | 1 week, 3 days |
| Portalegre Day | Saturday, May 23 | 1 week, 4 days |
| 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 |
| Portugal Day | Wednesday, June 10 | 4 weeks, 1 day |
| St. Anthony's Day | Saturday, June 13 | 1 month |
| Youth Day | Tuesday, June 16 | 1 month |
| Muharram/Islamic New Year | Wednesday, June 17 | 1 month |
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:
- St. Joana's Day (PT) Tue, May 12, 2026 (14 hours, 38 minutes)
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Time in South Africa vs Portugal
Pretoria, South Africa time is 1:00 hours ahead of Lisbon, Portugal
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09:22AMMonday, May 11, 2026
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