- Capital
- Abuja (ABV)
- Dialing Code
- + 234
- Time Zone
- UTC / GMT +1 hour
- Language
- English
- Best Time to Go
- December - March
- Currency
- Naira (NGN)
Travel Tips
- Travellers are advised to avoid all protests and demonstrations
- Public transport should be avoided
- Travellers should be cautious for potential scams
- All water should be regarded as being potentially contaminated, milk is unpasteurised
- As a predominately Islamic country, dress should always be conservative: men should wear long pants, and women should avoid wearing trousers and keep their arms and leg covered
- Swimwear is permissible on the beach
- Respect to religious customs should be shown during the month of Ramadan
Last updated 7 October 2026
Visa Guide
Foreign Representation in South Africa
High Commission of Nigeria, Pretoria
971 Francis Baard Str., Arcadia
Telephone: 012 342 0805 / 0808 / 0905
E-mail: nhcp@telkomsa.net
Website: www.nhcpsa.org
Nigerian Consulate-General, Johannesburg
16 Rivonia Rd, Illovo, Sandton, Johannesburg
Telephone: 011 442 3620
Email: cgjhb@nigeria.co.za
Nigeria Immigration Services:
Website: www.immigration.gov.ng
Public Holidays
2026
January: 1
March: 20 - 21
April: 3, 6
May: 1, 27 - 28
June: 12
August: 26
October: 1
December: 25 - 26
Visa Application Centre
OIS Services
Website: www.oisservices.com
- Johannesburg
6 Bolton Road Parkwood Rosebank, Johannesburg
Telephone: +27112682376 / +27112682470
Email: infojoburg@oisservices.com
- Pretoria
3rd Floor, Building 2 Brooklyn Bridge Office Park, 570 Fehrsen
Telephone: +27124336314
Email: infopret@oisservices.com
Visa Requirements
Visas are required by SA passport holders
Visa Application Process
- Apply Online
- Book Appointment at OIS Services to submit documents & biometrics
Requirements
- Complete the online visa application at: https://visa.immigration.gov.ng/ (must be printed and signed)
- Application fees will be paid on the portal (receipt must be printed)
- Passport valid for 6 months with 2 blank pages
- Copy of data page of passport & ID document
- Two (2) recent passport sized (35x40mm) photograph
- Proof of sufficient funds
- Hotel reservation / host address in Nigeria
- Biometrics
- Flight reservation / ticket
- Letter of invitation with a copy of invitees passport (if applicable)
- Letter of confirmation of employment
- 3 months bank statement stamped (min. balance R10,000)
Additional requirements for business visa:
- A letter from the hosting company that states the Immigration responsibility of the applicant will be catered for
- Letter of confirmation of employment (SA employer)
- Certificate of incorporation for your host company
- FIRS Tax Clearance from your host company
For Minors
- Both birth certificate and home affairs consent form required
Visa Processing Time
Minimum 7 days (confirm with relevant issuing authority for processing delays)
Visa Validity
Valid for not more than 90 days from the date of issuance
Visa Cost
Visa Fee: R350
OIS Service Fee: R500
South African Representative Abroad
South African High Commission
D41004 European Union CRS, Diplomatic Zone, Central Business District, Abuja
Telephone: +234 09 462 4200
Email: AbujaHC@dirco.gov.za
Website: dirco1.azurewebsites.net/abuja/