Nigerian Visa Application Information
Information for Visa Applications from South Africa
(087 550 5282 / 082 733 5236)
If travelling on a South African passport you will need to apply for a visa to Nigeria.
Application for Nigeria visa can be done either online or via paper submission at the application centre
Application for a Nigeria visa is lodged as a paper submission at the VFS visa application centre in Pretoria
Processing of an Nigeria visa takes a period of between 7 to 15 working days from date of submission.
Business single entry visa R4950.00 and Business multiple entry R5700.00. Tourist single entry R4950.00
Tourists visa is issued to applicant visiting family, friends, or city sightseeing.
Application Process: Process takes 10 working days after the date of submission
Please provide proof of hotel/Airbnb/guesthouse/lodge booking confirmation. All traveller's names have to reflect on the bookings and dates should cover the entire duration of travel.
Provide an invitation letter declaring proof of accommodation with a private host. The following are required with an invitation letter: A signed host declaration form (if applicable), a copy of the host's identity card or passport (copy of the information page), and the inviter's proof of residence.
Duly complete, all sections of the online application form. Please High light and right-click the link https://portal.immigration.gov.ng/visa/freshVisa to complete the form, print and sign.
Provide a colour copy of national identity card.
Please provide a certified copy of the marriage certificate and certified copy of the passport of the spouse with proof of their legal stay in the South Africa (employment letter or work permit).
If applicable: Please provide a certified copy of the marriage certificate of the applicant and certified copy of the ID of the spouse.
Colour copy of the data/information page of your passport-this is where your information and photo is.
Flight reservation or intended itinerary. DO NOT pay for flights until visa has been granted.
Provide a copy of the yellow fever certificate/vaccination
A certified copy of their full, unabridged birth certificate (displaying the father and mother's names), a certified authorisation letter from both parents stating that they are giving consent for the child/children to travel out of South Africa, and certified copies of both parents' passport information pages.
If applicable, please save, fill in accordingly, and have certified.
Provide a copy of the inviting party passport information page or ID
Please provide a valid passport with at least 6 months validity with a minimum of two blank pages available (preferably adjacent to each other). Travellers are encouraged to have many blank pages to avoid inconveniences such as mistaken stamping or if there will be entering through multiple immigration points that require stamping. Passport should be in good condition with no tears or stains.
Please provide a certified copy of passport information page.
Two colour passport photos, 5x5 cm - Photographs should have a white background: 1. Both ears must be visible. 2. No smiling or teeth showing. 3. No Glasses, 4. Ensure that photo does not have any red-eye effects. You may not use photos older than six months or that have been used for a previous visa.
Latest three months' personal bank statement showing the amount available in the account, the name of the applicant and stamped by the bank. All bank statements in Afrikaans must be accompanied by a signed and stamped visa letter from the bank on bank letterhead, in English, confirming the account holder has enough funds to travel.
Provide the latest three months' bank statement of sponsor and letter from sponsor attesting to the fact that they will sponsor the Employee/College student on their trip abroad. The bank statement should have a clear name and details of the account holder. If the bank statements are in the name of a company for a sole proprietor or a trust, then the applicant/sponsor must provide company registration documents or trust documents showing that they are a member of the company or the trust.
Provide a signed and stamped letter on letterhead from the institution that that applicant attends.
Provide employment letter highlighting the applicant's passport details, indicating leave dates, stating applicant's designation in company, date of employment, salary, period and purpose of trip.
Provide a letter from the person inviting the applicant to come and visit with their full name and address reflecting. The letter should also reflect details of an applicant that is invited full name and passport number. Invitee should express who is responsible for covering the cost of the trip.
Provide travel medical insurance clearly stating that it covers the destination country. Details should include the duration of the intended visit, the policy number, insured persons (applicant's name and surname, passport number), dates covered (dates should start from the date you leave South Africa until the date you land back in South Africa) and scheduled benefits.
Mulitiple Visa Requirement: Reason for a multiple entries visa
How to apply: Fill in the application form and gather all the required documents for submission.
A business visa is issued to applicants traveling for business purposes invited by a company or conference.
Application Process: The process takes 10 working days after submission.
Please provide proof of hotel/Airbnb/guesthouse/lodge booking confirmation. All traveller's names have to reflect on the bookings and dates should cover the entire duration of travel.
Duly complete, all sections of the online application form. Please High light and right-click the link https://portal.immigration.gov.ng/visa/freshVisa to complete the form, print and sign.
Provide a colour copy of national identity card.
Please provide a certified copy of the marriage certificate and certified copy of the passport of the spouse with proof of their legal stay in the South Africa (employment letter or work permit).
If applicable: Please provide a certified copy of the marriage certificate of the applicant and certified copy of the ID of the spouse.
Provide a certified colour copy of the inviter's identity document or passport information page (if not a citizen of the country of application).
Colour copy of the data/information page of your passport-this is where your information and photo is.
Flight reservation or intended itinerary. DO NOT pay for flights until visa has been granted.
Provide a copy of the yellow fever certificate/vaccination
Provide a copy of the inviting party passport information page or ID
Please provide a valid passport with at least 6 months validity with a minimum of two blank pages available (preferably adjacent to each other). Travellers are encouraged to have many blank pages to avoid inconveniences such as mistaken stamping or if there will be entering through multiple immigration points that require stamping. Passport should be in good condition with no tears or stains.
Please provide a certified copy of passport information page.
Two colour passport photos, 5x5 cm - Photographs should have a white background: 1. Both ears must be visible. 2. No smiling or teeth showing. 3. No Glasses, 4. Ensure that photo does not have any red-eye effects. You may not use photos older than six months or that have been used for a previous visa.
Latest three months' personal bank statement showing the amount available in the account, the name of the applicant and stamped by the bank. All bank statements in Afrikaans must be accompanied by a signed and stamped visa letter from the bank on bank letterhead, in English, confirming the account holder has enough funds to travel.
Provide documents attesting to the income status of the applicant and inviting person: such as Payslips for 3 months
Provide the latest three months' bank statement of sponsor and letter from sponsor attesting to the fact that they will sponsor the Employee/College student on their trip abroad. The bank statement should have a clear name and details of the account holder. If the bank statements are in the name of a company for a sole proprietor or a trust, then the applicant/sponsor must provide company registration documents or trust documents showing that they are a member of the company or the trust.
Provide a signed professional letter from the inviting company or host on a company letterhead showing that the applicant is being invited to business meetings. Dates and locations of meetings must be stated along with complete details of the applicant (full names and passport number), and available contact details of the host/inviter (full names, contact number, email address and full physical address) + the host's ID or passport. The inviter should express who is responsible for covering the cost of the trip.
Provide a letter from your employer on a company letterhead, signed by a manager, confirming employment and that the applicant will resume his/his position after the trip. The applicant's full name (as per passport), gender, date of birth. designation, and passport number must reflect on the invitation letter along with the purpose of visit. The letter should indicate their monthly salary, employment start date, specific places that will be visited, arrival and departure dates, purpose of the trip, and a statement confirming who is covering the costs of the trip.
If self-employed: Provide a certificate of incorporation from the company in South Africa.
Provide a certified copy of Certificate of incorporation or operational license for the Inviting company
Mulitiple Visa Requirement: Certificate of incorporation.
How to apply: fill in the application form gathers all required documents for submission.
971 Francis Baard Street Arcadia Pretoria 0083
contact :
012 342 0905email :
nhcp@telkomsa.netpobox :
P O Box 27332 Sunnyside 0132fax :
012 342 0718Website :
https://www.nigerian-embassy.com/ng/Nigeria-in-Pretoria