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United Arab Emirates Embassy and Consulates in South Africa

1 Diplomatic Missions 1 Cities

United Arab Emirates Embassy in Pretoria, South Africa

United Arab Emirates Embassy in Pretoria, South Africa
992Arcadia St Arcadia 0083 Pretoria Rsa
Phone: +27123427736 Working hours: Close now (Lunch time)

Holidays to be Observed in 2025

The Embassies and Consulates of United Arab Emirates may close on the following South African and UAE holidays in 2025:

Holiday
Holiday Date Counting down
New Year's Eve Wednesday, December 31 5 hours, 31 minutes
New Year's Day Thursday, January 01 1 day, 5 hours
Isra and Mi'raj Friday, January 16 2 weeks, 2 days
Laylatul Qadr (Night of Power) Sunday, March 15 2 months, 2 weeks
Eid ul Fitr Friday, March 20 2 months, 2 weeks
Human Rights Day Saturday, March 21 2 months, 2 weeks
Good Friday Friday, April 03 3 months
Holy Saturday Saturday, April 04 3 months
Easter Sunday Sunday, April 05 3 months
Family Day Monday, April 06 3 months
Freedom Day Monday, April 27 3 months, 3 weeks

Frequently asked questions, answered

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

United Arab Emirates currently maintains 1 diplomatic representative office in South Africa including and Pretoria.

2 - Do South African citizens need a visa for United Arab Emirates?

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

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

The UAE representative offices in South Africa will be closed in observance of the following South African and UAE holidays in 2025/2024:

  • New Year's Eve (ZA) Wed, Dec 31, 2025 (10 hours, 32 minutes)

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Time in United Arab Emirates vs South Africa

Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates time is 2:00 hours ahead of Pretoria, South Africa

Pretoria, South Africa 13:28PMTuesday, December 30, 2025
Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates 15:28PMTuesday, December 30, 2025