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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 2 hours 30 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 |
|---|---|---|
| September Equinox | Wednesday, September 23 | 1 week, 6 days |
| Heritage Day | Thursday, September 24 | 2 weeks |
| Mwalimu Nyerere Day | Wednesday, October 14 | 1 month |
| All Saints' Day | Sunday, November 01 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Independence Day | Wednesday, December 09 | 2 months, 4 weeks |
| Day of Reconciliation | Wednesday, December 16 | 3 months |
| December Solstice | Monday, December 21 | 3 months, 1 week |
| Christmas Eve | Thursday, December 24 | 3 months, 2 weeks |
| Christmas Day | Friday, December 25 | 3 months, 2 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:
- September Equinox (TZ & ZA) Wed, Sep 23, 2026 (1 week, 6 days)
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Time in South Africa vs Tanzania
Pretoria, South Africa time is 1:00 hours behind Dodoma, Tanzania
Dodoma, Tanzania
14:30PMWednesday, September 09, 2026
Pretoria, South Africa
13:30PMWednesday, September 09, 2026