South African Embassy in Damascus
Embassy 
South Africa Damascus, Syria
- Address
- 7 Jadet Kouraish, Al-Ghazaoui Street, West Mezzeh, Damascus
- Phone
- +9 631 161351520
No opening hours on record. Most missions receive visitors by appointment only.
Head of mission: A Y Suliman
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Foreign ministry of South Africa: list of missions abroad · Record last updated on 23 June 2021
South Africa’s embassy to Syria is in Damascus, the capital of Syria, at 7 Jadet Kouraish, Al-Ghazaoui Street, West Mezzeh, Damascus. Within 1 km there are 7 other foreign missions.
Opening hours
No opening hours on record. Most missions receive visitors by appointment only.
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Syria
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Liberation Day
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Christmas Day
Public holidays in South Africa
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Day of Reconciliation
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Christmas Day
South Africa visa for Syrian citizens
SyriaSouth Africa Visa required South Africa visa for citizens of Syria
South AfricaSyria e-Visa Syria visa for citizens of South Africa
Syrian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to South Africa. Applications may be taken here or by a visa centre working for South Africa.
Other missions nearby
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Embassy of Brazil in DamascusAhmad Al-Abed street, nr. 10, Damascus
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Embassy of Lebanon in Damascusشارع المقداد بن عمرو, Damascus
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South Africa’s other missions in Syria
The South African embassy in Damascus is the only mission of South Africa in Syria on record. Syria in turn has an embassy in Pretoria.
Good to know
About the South African embassy in Damascus
It appears in official lists as Embassy of South Africa in Damascus. It is headed by A Y Suliman, according to the records.
Address and contact
Address: 7 Jadet Kouraish, Al-Ghazaoui Street, West Mezzeh, Damascus. The record for the South African embassy in Damascus includes a phone number and an e-mail address.
South African citizens travelling to Syria
South African citizens need a visa for Syria, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
When the South African embassy in Damascus is closed
Expect the South African embassy in Damascus to be shut on Liberation Day on Tuesday 8 December 2026 and Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, and often on Day of Reconciliation on Wednesday 16 December 2026, a holiday in South Africa.
Before visiting the South African embassy in Damascus
Call the South African embassy in Damascus before you go to confirm the hours and whether an appointment is needed.
Near the South African embassy in Damascus
The South African embassy in Damascus has 7 other foreign missions within 1 km, in a diplomatic quarter.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the South African Embassy in Damascus?
The South African embassy in Damascus is at 7 Jadet Kouraish, Al-Ghazaoui Street, West Mezzeh, Damascus.
When is the South African Embassy in Damascus closed?
The South African embassy in Damascus closes on Syria’s public holidays, the next being Liberation Day on Tuesday 8 December 2026, and usually on the national day of South Africa.
Do Syrian citizens need a visa for South Africa?
Syrian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to South Africa.
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