Nigeria

ISO Code: NG

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 21 October 2026

Foreign Representation in South Africa

971 Francis Baard Str., Arcadia
Telephone: 012 342 0805 / 0808 / 0905
E-mail: nhcp@telkomsa.net
Website: www.nhcpsa.org

16 Rivonia Rd, Illovo, Sandton, Johannesburg
Telephone: 011 442 3620
Email: cgjhb@nigeria.co.za

Website: www.immigration.gov.ng

Public Holidays

January: 1
March: 20 - 21
April: 3, 6
May: 1, 27 - 28
June: 12
August: 26
October: 1
December: 25 - 26

Visa Application Centre

6 Bolton Road Parkwood Rosebank, Johannesburg
Telephone: +27112682376 / +27112682470
Email: infojoburg@oisservices.com

3rd Floor, Building 2 Brooklyn Bridge Office Park, 570 Fehrsen
Telephone: +27124336314
Email: infopret@oisservices.com

Visa 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)

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

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

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/