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Embassy of South Africa in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

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Embassy of South Africa in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, located at 7184 Mohammed Al Abadry street, Al Khuzama District. View a location map, get driving directions to the Embassy of South Africa, or find information about the address, consular services, visa list, upcoming holidays, office hours, and head of mission (HOM).

  • Embassy Address

    7184 Mohammed Al Abadry street, Al Khuzama District
    Riyadh 12585
    Saudi Arabia

  • Telephone

    +966 11 482 8515, +966 11 482 8520

  • Emergency Phone

    +966 55 812 2215

  • Email

  • Office Hours

    Wednesday 9:00 AM–4:00 PM
    Thursday 9:00 AM–4:00 PM
    Friday Closed
    Saturday Closed
    Sunday 9:00 AM–4:00 PM
    Monday 9:00 AM–4:00 PM
    Tuesday 9:00 AM–4:00 PM

    Status: 🟢 Open now – ⛱️ Youth Day is on Tuesday (in 6 days) and might affect working hours

    🕒 Current time in Riyadh: 12:19 PM, Wednesday June 10, 2026

Location Map

Located at 7184 Mohammed Al Abadry street, Al Khuzama District, the embassy provides easy access to nearby areas. Use the map below for detailed directions and points of interest.

Location map of the Embassy of South Africa in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia

Upcoming Holidays

Please note that the Embassy may be closed on the following holidays. We recommend contacting the Embassy directly to confirm their operating hours or availability on these dates.

  • Youth Day: June 16 Flag of South Africa
  • National Women’s Day: August 9 to August 10 Flag of South Africa
  • National Day: September 23 Flag of Saudi Arabia
  • Heritage Day: September 24 Flag of South Africa

Available Services

The following is a brief list of services offered at the Embassy of South Africa in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia:

  • Process passport applications
  • Legalization of documents
  • Issuing emergency travel documents
  • Police Clearance Certificate (PCC)
  • Authentication of documents

Visa Requirements

If you hold a Saudi passport, you do not need a visa to enter South Africa.

Note: Visa requirements are determined by your nationality and the reason for your visit. Exceptions may arise based on the length of stay, specific conditions, or travel purpose.

Common Visa Types

Citizens of qualified countries may be able to travel to South Africa without a visa. The most common types of South Africa visas are the following.

  • Business visa
  • Work visa
  • Tourist visa
  • Study visas
  • Exchange visa
  • Relative’s visa
  • Medical treatment visa
  • Corporate visa

Head of Mission

Mogobo David Magabe, Ambassador

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Consular Assistance

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Notarial Services

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Visa Services

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Online Resources

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Additional Missions in Saudi Arabia

Besides Embassy of South Africa in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, South Africa also has 1 representation in the following city of Saudi Arabia:


View All Diplomatic Missions of South Africa in Saudi Arabia

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See also

Saudi Arabia in South Africa

Saudi Arabia has representation in the following city:

Nearby Landmarks

  • At-Turaif World Heritage Site (5.62 km away)

    Ad Diriyah, Riyadh Region, Saudi Arabia

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  • Sky Bridge at Kingdom Tower (5.81 km away)

    Kingdom Centre, King Fahd Road, Al Olaya, Riyadh 12214, Saudi Arabia

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  • Kingdom Centre Tower (5.89 km away)

    King Fahd Road, Al Olaya, Riyadh 12214, Saudi Arabia

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  • Al Faisaliyah Center (6.89 km away)

    King Fahd Road, Al Olaya, Riyadh 12212, Saudi Arabia

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  • Al Masmak Palace Museum (12.44 km away)

    Al Imam Turki Ibn Abdullah Ibn Muhammad Street, Ad Dirah, Riyadh 12652, Saudi Arabia

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  • Al Rajhi Grand Mosque (16.47 km away)

    Eastern Ring Road, Al Rawabi, Riyadh 14215, Saudi Arabia

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