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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: Close now (Open in 6 hours 1 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Union Day | Sunday, April 26 | 4 days, 17 hours |
| Freedom Day | Monday, April 27 | 5 days, 17 hours |
| Worker's Day | Friday, May 01 | 1 week, 2 days |
| 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/Islamic New Year | Wednesday, June 17 | 1 month, 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:
- Union Day (TZ) Sun, Apr 26, 2026 (4 days, 21 hours)
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