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Syria Embassy and Consulates in South Africa

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Syria Embassy in Pretoria, South Africa

963 Schoeman St, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0007, South Africa

Phone: +27 12 342 4701 Working hours: Close now (Open in 1 hours 24 minutes)

Holidays to be Observed in 2026

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

Holiday
Holiday	Date	Counting down
Independence Day	Friday, April 17	3 days, 12 hours
Freedom Day	Monday, April 27	1 week, 6 days
May Day	Friday, May 01	2 weeks, 3 days
Martyrs' Day	Wednesday, May 06	3 weeks, 1 day
Mother's Day	Sunday, May 10	3 weeks, 5 days
Ascension Day	Thursday, May 14	1 month
Pentecost	Sunday, May 24	1 month, 1 week
Eid al-Adha	Wednesday, May 27	1 month, 1 week
Youth Day	Tuesday, June 16	2 months
Muharram	Wednesday, June 17	2 months

Frequently asked questions, answered

1. How many Syrian Embassies/Consulates are there in South Africa?

Syria currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in South Africa including and Pretoria.

2 - Do South African citizens need a visa for Syria?

South African citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into Syria. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of Syria in South Africa for further instructions.

3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Syrian embassies in South Africa?

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

Independence Day (SY) Fri, Apr 17, 2026 (3 days, 17 hours)

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Visa Information

Syrian visa requirements for South African citizens

Time in Syria vs South Africa

Damascus, Syria time is 1:00 hours ahead of Pretoria, South Africa

Pretoria, South Africa 06:36^AMMonday, April 13, 2026

Damascus, Syria 07:36^AMMonday, April 13, 2026