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South Africa Embassy and Consulates in Portugal
1 Diplomatic Missions
1 Cities
South Africa Embassy in Lisbon, Portugal
Avenida Luís Bívar 10, 1069-024 Lisboa
Phone: +351 21 319 22 00
Working hours: Close now
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Nelson Mandela Day | Saturday, July 18 | 6 days, 16 hours |
| National Women's Day | Sunday, August 09 | 4 weeks |
| National Women's Day | Monday, August 10 | 4 weeks, 1 day |
| Assumption of Mary | Saturday, August 15 | 1 month |
| Our Lady of Sorrows | Thursday, August 20 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Our Lady of Graces | Saturday, August 22 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Milad un Nabi (Mawlid) | Wednesday, August 26 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Faro Day | Monday, September 07 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Birth of Bocage | Tuesday, September 15 | 2 months |
| St. Matthew's Day | Monday, September 21 | 2 months, 1 week |
| September Equinox | Wednesday, September 23 | 2 months, 1 week |
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:
- Nelson Mandela Day (ZA) Sat, Jul 18, 2026 (6 days, 22 hours)
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