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South Africa Embassy and Consulates in Qatar
1 Diplomatic Missions
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South Africa Embassy in Doha, Qatar
Villa 11 Saha 100 West Bay Doha Qatar
Phone: +974 448 571 11
Working hours: Close now
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of South Africa may close on the following Qatari and South African holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Nelson Mandela Day | Saturday, July 18 | 3 days, 2 hours |
| National Women's Day | Sunday, August 09 | 3 weeks, 4 days |
| National Women's Day | Monday, August 10 | 3 weeks, 5 days |
| Milad un Nabi (Mawlid) | Wednesday, August 26 | 1 month, 1 week |
| September Equinox | Wednesday, September 23 | 2 months, 1 week |
| Heritage Day | Thursday, September 24 | 2 months, 1 week |
| All Saints' Day | Sunday, November 01 | 3 months, 2 weeks |
| Day of Reconciliation | Wednesday, December 16 | 5 months |
| National Day | Friday, December 18 | 5 months |
| December Solstice | Monday, December 21 | 5 months |
1. How many South African Embassies/Consulates are there in Qatar?
South Africa currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in Qatar including and Doha.
2 - Do Qatari citizens need a visa for South Africa?
Citizens of Qatar (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 Qatar?
The South African representative offices in Qatar will be closed in observance of the following Qatari and South African holidays in 2026/2024:
- Nelson Mandela Day (ZA) Sat, Jul 18, 2026 (3 days, 6 hours)
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