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South Africa Embassy and Consulates in Russia
1 Diplomatic Missions
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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 8 minutes)
Holidays to be Observed in 2025
The Embassies and Consulates of South Africa may close on the following Russian and South African holidays in 2025:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Day of Reconciliation | Tuesday, December 16 | 3 weeks, 5 days |
| December Solstice | Sunday, December 21 | 1 month |
| Christmas Eve | Wednesday, December 24 | 1 month |
| Christmas Day | Thursday, December 25 | 1 month |
| Day of Goodwill | Friday, December 26 | 1 month |
| New Year's Eve | Wednesday, December 31 | 1 month, 1 week |
| New Year's Day | Thursday, January 01 | 1 month, 1 week |
| New Year Holiday Week | Friday, January 02 | 1 month, 1 week |
| New Year Holiday Week | Monday, January 05 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| New Year Holiday Week | Tuesday, January 06 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
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 2025/2024:
- Day of Reconciliation (ZA) Tue, Dec 16, 2025 (3 weeks, 5 days)
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