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Syria Embassy and Consulates in South Africa
1 Diplomatic Missions
1 Cities
Syria Embassy in Pretoria, South Africa
963 Schoeman St, Arcadia, Pretoria, 0007, South Africa
Phone: +27 12 342 4701
Working hours: Close now
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 | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Freedom Day | Monday, April 27 | 1 day, 21 hours |
| May Day | Friday, May 01 | 5 days, 21 hours |
| Martyrs' Day | Wednesday, May 06 | 1 week, 3 days |
| Mother's Day | Sunday, May 10 | 2 weeks |
| Ascension Day | Thursday, May 14 | 2 weeks, 4 days |
| Pentecost | Sunday, May 24 | 4 weeks |
| Eid al-Adha | Wednesday, May 27 | 1 month |
| Youth Day | Tuesday, June 16 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
| Muharram | Wednesday, June 17 | 1 month, 3 weeks |
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:
- Freedom Day (ZA) Mon, Apr 27, 2026 (2 days, 3 hours)
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Time in Syria vs South Africa
Damascus, Syria time is 1:00 hours ahead of Pretoria, South Africa
Pretoria, South Africa
21:00PMFriday, April 24, 2026
Damascus, Syria
22:00PMFriday, April 24, 2026