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South Africa Embassy and Consulates in United Kingdom
1 Diplomatic Missions
1 Cities
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
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of South Africa may close on the following British and South African holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Trinity Sunday | Sunday, May 31 | 0 minutes |
| Corpus Christi | Thursday, June 04 | 2 days, 23 hours |
| Queen's Birthday | Saturday, June 13 | 1 week, 4 days |
| Youth Day | Tuesday, June 16 | 2 weeks |
| Muharram/Islamic New Year | Wednesday, June 17 | 2 weeks, 1 day |
| June Solstice | Sunday, June 21 | 2 weeks, 5 days |
| Windrush Day | Monday, June 22 | 2 weeks, 6 days |
| Ashura | Friday, June 26 | 3 weeks, 3 days |
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 2026/2024:
- Trinity Sunday (GB) Sun, May 31, 2026 (0 minutes)
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Time in South Africa vs United Kingdom
Pretoria, South Africa time is 1:00 hours ahead of London, United Kingdom
London, United Kingdom
18:12PMSunday, May 31, 2026
Pretoria, South Africa
19:12PMSunday, May 31, 2026
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