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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 House 9 Duncannon Street Trafalgar Square London Wc2N 5Dp United Kingdom

Phone: +44 20 7451 7299 Working hours: Open now (Close in 2 hours 22 minutes)

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
Holiday	Date	Counting down
Summer Bank Holiday	Monday, August 03	2 days, 4 hours
National Women's Day	Sunday, August 09	1 week, 1 day
National Women's Day	Monday, August 10	1 week, 2 days
Assumption of Mary	Saturday, August 15	2 weeks
Milad un Nabi (Mawlid)	Wednesday, August 26	3 weeks, 4 days
Summer Bank Holiday	Monday, August 31	4 weeks, 2 days
Rosh Hashana	Saturday, September 12	1 month, 1 week
Yom Kippur	Monday, September 21	1 month, 2 weeks
September Equinox	Wednesday, September 23	1 month, 3 weeks
Heritage Day	Thursday, September 24	1 month, 3 weeks

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 2026/2024:

Summer Bank Holiday (GB) Mon, Aug 03, 2026 (2 days, 10 hours)

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London, United Kingdom 13:38^PMFriday, July 31, 2026

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