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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: Close now (Open in 1 hours 57 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
Holiday	Date	Counting down
Isra and Mi'raj	Friday, January 16	1 week, 2 days
Laylatul Qadr (Night of Power)	Sunday, March 15	2 months, 1 week
Eid al-Fitr	Friday, March 20	2 months, 1 week
Human Rights Day	Saturday, March 21	2 months, 2 weeks
Daylight Saving Time starts	Friday, March 27	2 months, 2 weeks
Good Friday	Friday, April 03	2 months, 3 weeks
Holy Saturday	Saturday, April 04	2 months, 4 weeks
Easter Sunday	Sunday, April 05	2 months, 4 weeks

Frequently asked questions, answered

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:

Isra and Mi'raj (ZA) Fri, Jan 16, 2026 (1 week, 2 days)

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