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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 (Open in 3 hours 14 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Freedom Day | Monday, April 27 | 5 days, 14 hours |
| Workers' Day | Friday, May 01 | 1 week, 2 days |
| Mother's Day | Sunday, May 10 | 2 weeks, 4 days |
| Ascension Day | Thursday, May 14 | 3 weeks, 1 day |
| Pentecost | Sunday, May 24 | 1 month |
| Eid al-Adha (Feast of Sacrifice) | Wednesday, May 27 | 1 month |
| Eid al-Adha Holiday | Thursday, May 28 | 1 month |
| Eid al-Adha Holiday | Friday, May 29 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Youth Day | Tuesday, June 16 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Muharram/Islamic New Year | Wednesday, June 17 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Father's Day | Sunday, June 21 | 1 month, 4 weeks |
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:
- Freedom Day (ZA) Mon, Apr 27, 2026 (5 days, 18 hours)
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Time in South Africa vs Qatar
Pretoria, South Africa time is 1:00 hours behind Doha, Qatar
Doha, Qatar
05:46AMTuesday, April 21, 2026
Pretoria, South Africa
04:46AMTuesday, April 21, 2026