South Africa
Nigeria
Nigeria visa for South African citizens
Entry requirement
Nigeria requires a visa from South African citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 90 days.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- 2 missions
- Visa guide
- Nigeria visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at pretoria.foreignaffairs.gov.ng
Which Nigeria visa?
Short Visit Visa (e-Visa), Nigeria Immigration Service e-Visa portal
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Usually 30 days per visit (single entry) within a 90-day validity; transit 1 to 7 days
- Processing time
- 48 hours where there is no local objection (NIS Service Level Agreement, April 2026)
Nigeria’s official site for the e-Visa is evisa.immigration.gov.ng. Processing time, as Nigeria states it: 48 hours where there is no local objection (NIS Service Level Agreement, April 2026). Longest stay on the e-Visa: Usually 30 days per visit (single entry) within a 90-day validity; transit 1 to 7 days.
Nigerian missions in South Africa
- High Commission of Nigeria in Pretoria
Francis Baard Street 971, Pretoria
- Consulate of Nigeria in Johannesburg
Rivonia Road, Johannesburg
All missions of Nigeria in South Africa
Nigeria has 2 missions in South Africa, with its embassy in Pretoria. Consulates: Johannesburg.
Nigerian citizens travelling to South Africa
NigeriaSouth Africa e-Visa South Africa visa for citizens of Nigeria
Travel advice for Nigeria
- US State Department Level 3: Reconsider travel
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to parts of the country
- German Foreign Office Partial travel warning for parts of the country (Teilreisewarnung)
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
South African citizens planning a trip to Nigeria can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Nigeria at Level 3, reconsider travel (updated 11 June 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of Nigeria (updated 28 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of Nigeria (updated 21 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long South African citizens can stay in Nigeria
South African citizens may stay in Nigeria for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Nigeria.
How South African citizens apply
The e-Visa for Nigeria is applied for online on its official government portal; South African citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Nigeria’s neighbours for South African citizens
Benin admits South African citizens visa-free. Niger requires South African citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Nigerian citizens travelling to South Africa
Nigerian citizens need a visa for South Africa, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa. The rule is the same in both directions between South Africa and Nigeria.
Frequently asked questions
Do South African citizens need a visa for Nigeria?
Nigeria requires a visa from South African citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 90 days.
How long can South African citizens stay in Nigeria?
South African citizens can stay in Nigeria for up to 90 days with an e-Visa.
Where is the Nigerian embassy in South Africa?
The Nigerian embassy in South Africa is in Pretoria; there is also a consulate in Johannesburg.
Do Nigerian citizens need a visa for South Africa?
Nigerian citizens need a visa for South Africa, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Can South African citizens enter Nigeria visa-free?
No; South African citizens need an e-Visa for Nigeria.
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.