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South Africa Embassy and Consulates in Sri Lanka

1 Diplomatic Missions 1 Cities

South Africa High Commission in Colombo, Sri Lanka

South Africa High Commission in Colombo, Sri Lanka
114 Rosmead Place Colombo 07 Sri Lanka
Phone: +94 11 246 3000 and +94 77 363 3334 Working hours: Close now

Holidays to be Observed in 2025

The Embassies and Consulates of South Africa may close on the following Sri Lankan and South African holidays in 2025:

Holiday
Holiday Date Counting down
All Saints' Day Saturday, November 01 1 day, 3 hours
Day of Reconciliation Tuesday, December 16 1 month, 2 weeks
December Solstice Sunday, December 21 1 month, 3 weeks
Christmas Eve Wednesday, December 24 1 month, 3 weeks
Christmas Day Thursday, December 25 1 month, 3 weeks
Day of Goodwill Friday, December 26 1 month, 3 weeks
New Year's Eve Wednesday, December 31 2 months
New Year's Day Thursday, January 01 2 months
Isra and Mi'raj Friday, January 16 2 months, 2 weeks
Laylatul Qadr (Night of Power) Sunday, March 15 4 months, 2 weeks
Eid ul Fitr Friday, March 20 4 months, 2 weeks

Frequently asked questions, answered

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

South Africa currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in Sri Lanka including and Colombo.

2 - Do Sri Lankan citizens need a visa for South Africa?

Sri Lankan citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into South Africa. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of South Africa in Sri Lanka for further instructions.

3- What is the Holiday Calendar of South African embassies in Sri Lanka?

The South African representative offices in Sri Lanka will be closed in observance of the following Sri Lankan and South African holidays in 2025/2024:

  • All Saints' Day (ZA) Sat, Nov 01, 2025 (1 day, 5 hours)

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