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South Africa Embassy and Consulates in Russia

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South Africa Embassy in Moscow, Russia

1 Granatny Pereulok, Moscow 123001

Phone: +7 495 926 1177 Working hours: Open now (Close in 5 hours 46 minutes)

Holidays to be Observed in 2026

The Embassies and Consulates of South Africa may close on the following Russian and South African holidays in 2026:

Holiday
Holiday	Date	Counting down
National Women's Day	Sunday, August 09	1 week, 1 day
National Women's Day	Monday, August 10	1 week, 2 days
Milad un Nabi (Mawlid)	Wednesday, August 26	3 weeks, 4 days
Day of Knowledge	Tuesday, September 01	1 month
September Equinox	Wednesday, September 23	1 month, 3 weeks
Heritage Day	Thursday, September 24	1 month, 3 weeks
All Saints' Day	Sunday, November 01	3 months
Unity Day	Wednesday, November 04	3 months
Day of Reconciliation	Wednesday, December 16	4 months, 2 weeks
December Solstice	Monday, December 21	4 months, 2 weeks

Frequently asked questions, answered

1. How many South African Embassies/Consulates are there in Russia?

South Africa currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in Russia including and Moscow.

2 - Do Russian citizens need a visa for South Africa?

Citizens of Russia (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 Russia?

The South African representative offices in Russia will be closed in observance of the following Russian and South African holidays in 2026/2024:

National Women's Day (ZA) Sun, Aug 09, 2026 (1 week, 1 day)

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