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South Africa Embassy and Consulates in United Kingdom

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South Africa High Commission in London, United Kingdom

South Africa High Commission in London, United Kingdom
South Africa House 9 Duncannon Street Trafalgar Square London Wc2N 5Dp United Kingdom
Phone: +44 20 7451 7299 Working hours: Close now (Open in 2 hours 39 minutes)

Holidays to be Observed in 2025

The Embassies and Consulates of South Africa may close on the following British and South African holidays in 2025:

Holiday
Holiday Date Counting down
St Andrew's Day Sunday, November 30 4 days, 10 hours
St Andrew's Day Monday, December 01 5 days, 10 hours
Feast of the Immaculate Conception Monday, December 08 1 week, 5 days
First Day of Hanukkah Monday, December 15 2 weeks, 5 days
Day of Reconciliation Tuesday, December 16 2 weeks, 6 days
December Solstice Sunday, December 21 3 weeks, 4 days
Last day of Hanukkah Monday, December 22 3 weeks, 5 days
Christmas Eve Wednesday, December 24 4 weeks
Christmas Day Thursday, December 25 4 weeks, 1 day

Frequently asked questions, answered

1. How many South African Embassies/Consulates are there in United Kingdom?

South Africa currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in United Kingdom including and London.

2 - Do British citizens need a visa for South Africa?

Citizens of United Kingdom (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 United Kingdom?

The South African representative offices in United Kingdom will be closed in observance of the following British and South African holidays in 2025/2024:

  • St Andrew's Day (GB & GB) Sun, Nov 30, 2025 (4 days, 17 hours)

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Time in South Africa vs United Kingdom

Pretoria, South Africa time is 2:00 hours ahead of London, United Kingdom

London, United Kingdom 06:21AMTuesday, November 25, 2025
Pretoria, South Africa 08:21AMTuesday, November 25, 2025

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