South African High Commission in Abuja

The South African high commission in Abuja is listed as open Monday to Friday, 08:00–17:00, closing earlier on Fridays.

Nigerian citizens need an e-Visa for South Africa, applied for online before travel. The application is made online, not at the South African high commission in Abuja.

The South African high commission in Abuja is one of 2 missions of South Africa in Nigeria. Consulates: Lagos. Nigeria in turn has 2 missions in South Africa, its embassy being in Pretoria.

About the South African high commission in Abuja

It appears in official lists as High Commission of South Africa in Abuja. Commonwealth members call their embassies in one another high commissions; this one does the work of an embassy for South Africa.

Address and contact

Address: European Union Crescent D41004, Abuja. The record for the South African high commission in Abuja includes a phone number, an e-mail address and an official website.

South African citizens travelling to Nigeria

Nigeria requires a visa from South African citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 90 days.

When the South African high commission in Abuja is closed

The next closures of the South African high commission in Abuja for public holidays in Nigeria are Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026 and Boxing Day on Monday 28 December 2026; it may also close for Day of Reconciliation on Wednesday 16 December 2026.

Before visiting the South African high commission in Abuja

Current procedures for the South African high commission in Abuja, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.

Near the South African high commission in Abuja

The South African high commission in Abuja has 7 other foreign missions within 1 km, in a diplomatic quarter.