South African Consulate General in Lagos, Nigeria
Consulate General 
South Africa Lagos, Nigeria
- Address
- Heritage Place, 21 Lugard Avenue, 101233, Ikoyi, Lagos
- Website
- dirco.gov.za
No opening hours on record. Most missions receive visitors by appointment only.
Head of mission: B J Moroe
Sources: OpenStreetMap · Foreign ministry of South Africa: list of missions abroad · Record last updated on 8 December 2021
The South African consulate general in Lagos, Nigeria is at Heritage Place, 21 Lugard Avenue, 101233, Ikoyi, Lagos; South Africa’s embassy is in Abuja, about 531 km away. Nigerian citizens need an e-Visa for South Africa, applied for online before travel.
Opening hours
No opening hours on record. Most missions receive visitors by appointment only.
Upcoming closures
Public holidays in Nigeria
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Christmas Day
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Boxing Day
Public holidays in South Africa
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Day of Reconciliation
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Christmas Day
South Africa visa for Nigerian citizens
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Nigerian citizens need an e-Visa for South Africa, applied for online before travel. The application is made online, not at the South African consulate general in Lagos, Nigeria.
Other missions nearby
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Consular Agency of Burkina Faso in LagosAdebisi Omotola Close 55H, Lagos
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Honorary Consulate of Singapore in LagosYounis Bashorun Street 81A, Lagos
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High Commission of Sierra Leone in LagosYounis Bashorun Street 148, Lagos
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South Africa’s other missions in Nigeria
- High Commission of South Africa in Abuja
European Union Crescent D41004, Abuja
The South African embassy is in Abuja, about 531 km away. The South African consulate general in Lagos, Nigeria is one of 2 missions of South Africa in Nigeria. Nigeria in turn has 2 missions in South Africa, its embassy being in Pretoria.
Good to know
About the South African consulate general in Lagos, Nigeria
It appears in official lists as Consulate General of South Africa in Lagos. The head of mission on record is B J Moroe. Its work is consular: passports and documents for its own citizens and, often, visas for visitors.
Address and contact
Address: Heritage Place, 21 Lugard Avenue, 101233, Ikoyi, Lagos. The record for the South African consulate general in Lagos, Nigeria includes a phone number and an official website.
South African citizens travelling to Nigeria
South African citizens need a visa for Nigeria, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 90 days.
When the South African consulate general in Lagos, Nigeria is closed
Expect the South African consulate general in Lagos, Nigeria to be shut on Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026 and Boxing Day on Monday 28 December 2026, and often on Day of Reconciliation on Wednesday 16 December 2026, a holiday in South Africa.
Before visiting the South African consulate general in Lagos, Nigeria
Current procedures for the South African consulate general in Lagos, Nigeria, including any appointment system, are on its official website, linked on this page.
Near the South African consulate general in Lagos, Nigeria
The South African consulate general in Lagos, Nigeria has 4 other foreign missions within 1 km.
Frequently asked questions
What is the address of the South African Consulate General in Lagos, Nigeria?
The South African consulate general in Lagos, Nigeria is at Heritage Place, 21 Lugard Avenue, 101233, Ikoyi, Lagos.
When is the South African Consulate General in Lagos, Nigeria closed?
The South African consulate general in Lagos, Nigeria closes on Nigeria’s public holidays, the next being Christmas Day on Friday 25 December 2026, and usually on the national day of South Africa.
Do Nigerian citizens need a visa for South Africa?
Nigerian citizens need an e-Visa for South Africa, applied for online before travel.
Where is the South African embassy in Nigeria?
The South African embassy is in Abuja, about 531 km from the South African consulate general in Lagos, Nigeria.
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