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South Africa Embassy and Consulates in Syria
1 Diplomatic Missions
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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
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Freedom Day | Monday, April 27 | 5 days, 23 hours |
| May Day | Friday, May 01 | 1 week, 2 days |
| Martyrs' Day | Wednesday, May 06 | 2 weeks |
| Mother's Day | Sunday, May 10 | 2 weeks, 4 days |
| Ascension Day | Thursday, May 14 | 3 weeks, 1 day |
| Pentecost | Sunday, May 24 | 1 month |
| Eid al-Adha | Wednesday, May 27 | 1 month |
| Youth Day | Tuesday, June 16 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Muharram | Wednesday, June 17 | 1 month, 3 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:
- Freedom Day (ZA) Mon, Apr 27, 2026 (6 days, 3 hours)
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Time in South Africa vs Syria
Pretoria, South Africa time is 1:00 hours behind Damascus, Syria
Damascus, Syria
20:01PMMonday, April 20, 2026
Pretoria, South Africa
19:01PMMonday, April 20, 2026