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Sweden Embassy and Consulates in South Africa

4 Diplomatic Missions 4 Cities

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Pretoria Durban Cape Town Johannesburg Holiday Calendar FAQs Comments

Sweden Embassy in Pretoria, South Africa

Embassy Of Sweden P.O. Box 13477 Hatfield 0028 Pretoria South Africa

Phone: +27 12 426 64 00 Working hours: Close now (Open in 4 hours 25 minutes)

Sweden Honorary Consulate in Durban, South Africa

17 Overport Drive, Essenwood, Durban 4001, South Africa

Phone: +27 31 207 6900 Working hours: Close now (Open in 4 hours 25 minutes)

Sweden Consulate in Cape Town, South Africa

9Th Floor Wale Street Chambers 38 Wale Street Cape Town 8001

Phone: +27 21 200 8199 Working hours: Close now (Open in 4 hours 25 minutes)

Sweden Consulate General in Johannesburg, South Africa

Business Sweden Ground Floor, Oakhill Building Fourways Golf Park, Roos Street, Fourways Private Bag X 1, Dainfern 2055 Johannesburg South Africa

Phone: +27 11 300 5600 Working hours: Close now (Open in 4 hours 25 minutes)

Holidays to be Observed in 2026

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

Holiday
Holiday	Date	Counting down
Good Friday	Friday, April 03	3 days, 15 hours
Holy Saturday	Saturday, April 04	4 days, 15 hours
Easter Sunday	Sunday, April 05	5 days, 15 hours
Family Day	Monday, April 06	6 days, 15 hours
Freedom Day	Monday, April 27	3 weeks, 6 days
Walpurgis Night	Thursday, April 30	4 weeks, 2 days
May 1st	Friday, May 01	1 month

Frequently asked questions, answered

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 2026/2024:

Good Friday (ZA & SE) Fri, Apr 03, 2026 (3 days, 20 hours)

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Visa Information

Swedish visa requirements for South African citizens

Time in Sweden vs South Africa

Stockholm, Sweden time is is same date and time Pretoria, South Africa

Pretoria, South Africa 03:35^AMMonday, March 30, 2026

Stockholm, Sweden 03:35^AMMonday, March 30, 2026