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South Africa Embassy and Consulates in Qatar
1 Diplomatic Missions
1 Cities
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 7 hours 35 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Milad un Nabi (Mawlid) | Wednesday, August 26 | 1 day, 18 hours |
| September Equinox | Wednesday, September 23 | 4 weeks, 1 day |
| Heritage Day | Thursday, September 24 | 4 weeks, 2 days |
| All Saints' Day | Sunday, November 01 | 2 months, 1 week |
| Day of Reconciliation | Wednesday, December 16 | 3 months, 3 weeks |
| National Day | Friday, December 18 | 3 months, 3 weeks |
| December Solstice | Monday, December 21 | 3 months, 3 weeks |
| Christmas Eve | Thursday, December 24 | 3 months, 4 weeks |
| Christmas Day | Friday, December 25 | 4 months |
| Day of Goodwill | Saturday, December 26 | 4 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:
- Milad un Nabi (Mawlid) (ZA) Wed, Aug 26, 2026 (1 day, 22 hours)
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Time in South Africa vs Qatar
Pretoria, South Africa time is 1:00 hours behind Doha, Qatar
Doha, Qatar
01:25AMMonday, August 24, 2026
Pretoria, South Africa
00:25AMMonday, August 24, 2026