Sweden Embassy and Consulates in South Africa
Sweden Embassy in Pretoria, South Africa
Sweden Honorary Consulate in Durban, South Africa
Sweden Consulate in Cape Town, South Africa
Sweden Consulate General in Johannesburg, South Africa
Holidays to be Observed in 2025
The Embassies and Consulates of Sweden may close on the following South African and Swedish holidays in 2025:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Third Advent Sunday | Sunday, December 14 | 18 hours, 39 minutes |
| Day of Reconciliation | Tuesday, December 16 | 2 days, 18 hours |
| Fourth Advent Sunday | Sunday, December 21 | 1 week |
| Christmas Eve | Wednesday, December 24 | 1 week, 3 days |
| Christmas Day | Thursday, December 25 | 1 week, 4 days |
| Boxing Day | Friday, December 26 | 1 week, 5 days |
| New Year's Eve | Wednesday, December 31 | 2 weeks, 3 days |
1. How many Swedish Embassies/Consulates are there in South Africa?
Sweden currently maintains 4 diplomatic representative offices in South Africa including Pretoria, Durban, Cape Town and Johannesburg.
2 - Do South African citizens need a visa for Sweden?
South African citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into Sweden. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of Sweden in South Africa for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Swedish embassies in South Africa?
The Swedish representative offices in South Africa will be closed in observance of the following South African and Swedish holidays in 2025/2024:
- Third Advent Sunday (SE) Sun, Dec 14, 2025 (23 hours, 40 minutes)
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Time in Sweden vs South Africa
Stockholm, Sweden time is 1:00 hours behind Pretoria, South Africa