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South Africa Embassy and Consulates in Tanzania
1 Diplomatic Missions
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South Africa High Commission in Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
Plot No. 218/50 And 219/50 Corner Garden Avenue And Shabani Robert Street Dar Es Salaam Tanzania
Phone: + 255 22 221 8500
Working hours: Open now (Close in 5 hours 39 minutes)
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of South Africa may close on the following Tanzanian and South African holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Ascension Day | Thursday, May 14 | 2 days, 8 hours |
| Pentecost | Sunday, May 24 | 1 week, 5 days |
| Eid al-Adha | Wednesday, May 27 | 2 weeks, 1 day |
| Youth Day | Tuesday, June 16 | 1 month |
| Muharram/Islamic New Year | Wednesday, June 17 | 1 month |
| Father's Day | Sunday, June 21 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Saba Saba | Tuesday, July 07 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Nelson Mandela Day | Saturday, July 18 | 2 months |
| Farmers' Day | Saturday, August 08 | 2 months, 3 weeks |
1. How many South African Embassies/Consulates are there in Tanzania?
South Africa currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in Tanzania including and Dar es Salaam.
2 - Do Tanzanian citizens need a visa for South Africa?
Citizens of Tanzania (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 Tanzania?
The South African representative offices in Tanzania will be closed in observance of the following Tanzanian and South African holidays in 2026/2024:
- Ascension Day (ZA) Thu, May 14, 2026 (2 days, 12 hours)
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