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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: Close now (Open in 3 hours 3 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
Good Friday	Friday, April 03	2 days, 14 hours
Holy Saturday	Saturday, April 04	3 days, 14 hours
Easter Sunday	Sunday, April 05	4 days, 14 hours
Family Day	Monday, April 06	5 days, 14 hours
Orthodox Easter Day	Sunday, April 12	1 week, 4 days
Freedom Day	Monday, April 27	3 weeks, 5 days
Spring and Labor Day	Friday, May 01	1 month
Victory Day	Saturday, May 09	1 month, 1 week
Mother's Day	Sunday, May 10	1 month, 1 week
Victory Day	Monday, May 11	1 month, 1 week
Ascension Day	Thursday, May 14	1 month, 1 week

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:

Good Friday (ZA) Fri, Apr 03, 2026 (2 days, 18 hours)

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