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South Africa Embassy and Consulates in Qatar
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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: Open now (Close in 55 minutes)
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 |
|---|---|---|
| National Sports Day | Tuesday, February 10 | 1 week, 4 days |
| March bank holiday | Sunday, March 01 | 1 month |
| Laylatul Qadr (Night of Power) | Sunday, March 15 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Eid al-Fitr | Friday, March 20 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Eid al-Fitr Holiday | Saturday, March 21 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| Eid al-Fitr Holiday | Sunday, March 22 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Good Friday | Friday, April 03 | 2 months |
| Holy Saturday | Saturday, April 04 | 2 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:
- National Sports Day (QA) Tue, Feb 10, 2026 (1 week, 4 days)
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Time in South Africa vs Qatar
Pretoria, South Africa time is 1:00 hours behind Doha, Qatar
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16:05PMThursday, January 29, 2026
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