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South Africa Embassy in Caracas, Venezuela

Edif. Atrium Ph-1A Urb El-Rosal Av Sorocaima Con Av Venezuela Chacao Caracas 1060

Phone: + 58 212 952 0026 Working hours: Open now (Close in 6 hours 53 minutes)

Holidays to be Observed in 2026

The Embassies and Consulates of South Africa may close on the following Venezuelan and South African holidays in 2026:

Holiday
Holiday	Date	Counting down
Carnival / Shrove Monday	Monday, February 16	2 weeks, 3 days
Carnival / Shrove Tuesday	Tuesday, February 17	2 weeks, 4 days
Laylatul Qadr (Night of Power)	Sunday, March 15	1 month, 2 weeks
Saint Joseph's Day	Thursday, March 19	1 month, 2 weeks
March Equinox	Friday, March 20	1 month, 2 weeks
Human Rights Day	Saturday, March 21	1 month, 2 weeks
Palm Sunday	Sunday, March 29	1 month, 4 weeks
Maundy Thursday	Thursday, April 02	2 months
Good Friday	Friday, April 03	2 months

Frequently asked questions, answered

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

South Africa currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in Venezuela including and Caracas.

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

Citizens of Venezuela (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 Venezuela?

The South African representative offices in Venezuela will be closed in observance of the following Venezuelan and South African holidays in 2026/2024:

Carnival / Shrove Monday (VE) Mon, Feb 16, 2026 (2 weeks, 3 days)

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Visa Information

South African visa requirements for Venezuelan citizens

Time in South Africa vs Venezuela

Pretoria, South Africa time is 6:00 hours ahead of Caracas, Venezuela

Caracas, Venezuela 09:07^AMThursday, January 29, 2026

Pretoria, South Africa 15:07^PMThursday, January 29, 2026