Niger
South Africa
South Africa visa for Nigerien citizens
Entry requirement
Nigerien citizens need an e-Visa for South Africa, applied for online before travel.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- South Africa visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at dirco.gov.za
Which South Africa visa?
Visitor's visa (section 11 of the Immigration Act) and visa-exempt holiday visits
Key facts
- Fee
- ZAR 425
All visa types for South Africa
South Africa’s tourist visa costs ZAR 425 at the standard rate published by its authorities.
South African missions in Niger
- Embassy of South Africa in Niamey
Quartier Dar-Es Salam, Dar es Salaam Pavée, Niamey
South Africa has 1 mission in Niger, with its embassy in Niamey.
South African citizens travelling to Niger
South AfricaNiger Visa required Niger visa for citizens of South Africa
Travel advice for South Africa
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Nigerien citizens planning a trip to South Africa can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates South Africa at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 26 May 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to South Africa (updated 5 November 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for South Africa (updated 28 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Nigerien citizens can stay in South Africa
How long Nigerien citizens may stay in South Africa is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Nigerien citizens apply
The e-Visa for South Africa is applied for online on its official government portal; Nigerien citizens carry the approval when they travel.
South Africa’s neighbours for Nigerien citizens
Eswatini and Lesotho require Nigerien citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
South African citizens travelling to Niger
Niger requires South African citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Frequently asked questions
Do Nigerien citizens need a visa for South Africa?
Nigerien citizens need an e-Visa for South Africa, applied for online before travel.
Where is the South African embassy in Niger?
The South African embassy in Niger is in Niamey.
How much does the South Africa tourist visa cost?
South Africa’s official sources give a standard fee of ZAR 425 for the tourist visa.
Do South African citizens need a visa for Niger?
Niger requires South African citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Can Nigerien citizens enter South Africa visa-free?
No; Nigerien citizens need an e-Visa for South Africa.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.