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Nigeria Embassy and Consulates in South Africa

2 Diplomatic Missions 2 Cities

Nigeria High Commission in Pretoria, South Africa

Nigeria High Commission in Pretoria, South Africa
971 Schoeman Street Arcadia, 0083 P O Box 27332 Sunnyside, 0132 Pretoria South Africa
Phone: +27 12 342 0805 / 0663; +27 12 342 0668 / 0642 Working hours: Close now

Nigeria Consulate General in Johannesburg, South Africa

Nigeria Consulate General in Johannesburg, South Africa
No 6, Bolton Road Cnr Newport Parkwood, 2193 P O Box 1014, Saxonwold, 2132 Johannesburg South Africa
Phone: +27 11 442 3620 Working hours: Close now

Holidays to be Observed in 2026

The Embassies and Consulates of Nigeria may close on the following South African and Nigerian holidays in 2026:

Holiday
Holiday Date Counting down
Good Friday Friday, April 03 0 minutes
Holy Saturday Saturday, April 04 19 hours, 26 minutes
Easter Sunday Sunday, April 05 1 day, 19 hours
Easter Monday Monday, April 06 2 days, 19 hours
Freedom Day Monday, April 27 3 weeks, 2 days
Workers' Day Friday, May 01 3 weeks, 6 days
Mother's Day Sunday, May 10 1 month

Frequently asked questions, answered

1. How many Nigerian Embassies/Consulates are there in South Africa?

Nigeria currently maintains 2 diplomatic representative offices in South Africa including Pretoria and Johannesburg.

2 - Do South African citizens need a visa for Nigeria?

South African citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into Nigeria. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of Nigeria in South Africa for further instructions.

3- What is the Holiday Calendar of Nigerian embassies in South Africa?

The Nigerian representative offices in South Africa will be closed in observance of the following South African and Nigerian holidays in 2026/2024:

  • Good Friday (NG & ZA) Fri, Apr 03, 2026 (27 minutes)

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Time in Nigeria vs South Africa

Abuja, Nigeria time is 1:00 hours behind Pretoria, South Africa

Pretoria, South Africa 23:33PMThursday, April 02, 2026
Abuja, Nigeria 22:33PMThursday, April 02, 2026