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United Kingdom Embassy and Consulates in South Africa

2 Diplomatic Missions 2 Cities

United Kingdom High Commission in Pretoria, South Africa

United Kingdom High Commission in Pretoria, South Africa
British High Commission 255 Hill Street Arcadia Pretoria Gauteng 0002 South Africa
Phone: +27 12 421 7500; +44 (0) 300 222 0000 Working hours: Close now

United Kingdom Consulate General in Cape Town, South Africa

United Kingdom Consulate General in Cape Town, South Africa
15Th Floor, Norton Rose House, 8 Riebeek Street Foreshore Cape Town Western Cape 8000 South Africa
Phone: +27 12 421 7500 Working hours: Close now

Holidays to be Observed in 2025

The Embassies and Consulates of United Kingdom may close on the following South African and British holidays in 2025:

Holiday
Holiday Date Counting down
Halloween Friday, October 31 1 hour, 30 minutes
All Saints' Day Saturday, November 01 1 day, 1 hour
All Souls' Day Sunday, November 02 2 days, 1 hour
Guy Fawkes Day Wednesday, November 05 5 days, 1 hour
Remembrance Sunday Sunday, November 09 1 week, 2 days
First Sunday of Advent Sunday, November 30 1 month
St Andrew's Day Monday, December 01 1 month
Feast of the Immaculate Conception Monday, December 08 1 month, 1 week
First Day of Hanukkah Monday, December 15 1 month, 2 weeks
Day of Reconciliation Tuesday, December 16 1 month, 2 weeks

Frequently asked questions, answered

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

United Kingdom currently maintains 2 diplomatic representative offices in South Africa including Pretoria and Cape Town.

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

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

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

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

  • Halloween (GB) Fri, Oct 31, 2025 (6 hours, 31 minutes)

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Time in United Kingdom vs South Africa

London, United Kingdom time is 2:00 hours behind Pretoria, South Africa

Pretoria, South Africa 17:29PMThursday, October 30, 2025
London, United Kingdom 15:29PMThursday, October 30, 2025