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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: Close now (Open in 2 hours 38 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
Tu B'Shevat (Arbor Day)	Monday, February 02	3 days, 10 hours
Valentine's Day	Saturday, February 14	2 weeks, 1 day
Chinese New Year	Tuesday, February 17	2 weeks, 4 days
Carnival / Ash Wednesday	Wednesday, February 18	2 weeks, 5 days
St. David's Day	Sunday, March 01	1 month
Purim	Tuesday, March 03	1 month
Laylatul Qadr (Night of Power)	Sunday, March 15	1 month, 2 weeks
St Patrick's Day	Tuesday, March 17	1 month, 2 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:

Tu B'Shevat (Arbor Day) (GB) Mon, Feb 02, 2026 (3 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 06:22^AMThursday, January 29, 2026

Pretoria, South Africa 08:22^AMThursday, January 29, 2026