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South Africa Embassy and Consulates in Syria
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South Africa Embassy in Damascus, Syria
Al-Ghazaoui Street 7 Jadet Kouraish West Mezzeh Damascus Syria
Phone: + 963 11 6135 1520
Working hours: Open now (Close in 5 hours 47 minutes)
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of South Africa may close on the following Syrian and South African holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Armed Forces Day | Saturday, August 01 | 8 hours, 46 minutes |
| 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 |
| September Equinox | Wednesday, September 23 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Heritage Day | Thursday, September 24 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| October Liberation Day | Tuesday, October 06 | 2 months |
| Daylight Saving Time ends | Friday, October 30 | 2 months, 4 weeks |
| All Saints' Day | Sunday, November 01 | 3 months |
| Day of Reconciliation | Wednesday, December 16 | 4 months, 2 weeks |
1. How many South African Embassies/Consulates are there in Syria?
South Africa currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in Syria including and Damascus.
2 - Do Syrian citizens need a visa for South Africa?
Syrian 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 Syria for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of South African embassies in Syria?
The South African representative offices in Syria will be closed in observance of the following Syrian and South African holidays in 2026/2024:
- Armed Forces Day (SY) Sat, Aug 01, 2026 (12 hours, 47 minutes)
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Time in South Africa vs Syria
Pretoria, South Africa time is 1:00 hours behind Damascus, Syria
Damascus, Syria
11:13AMFriday, July 31, 2026
Pretoria, South Africa
10:13AMFriday, July 31, 2026