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South Africa Embassy and Consulates in Nigeria
2 Diplomatic Missions
2 Cities
South Africa High Commission in Abuja, Nigeria
No. D41004 European Union Crescent Diplomatic Zone Central Business District Abuja
Phone: +234 09 462 4200
Working hours: Close now
South Africa Consulate in Lagos, Nigeria
24 Molade Okoya Thomas Street - Victoria Island - Lagos - Nigeria
Phone: +234 1 461 2981 and +234 1 461 2067
Working hours: Close now
Holidays to be Observed in 2026
The Embassies and Consulates of South Africa may close on the following Nigerian and South African holidays in 2026:
| Holiday | Date | Counting down |
|---|---|---|
| Nelson Mandela Day | Saturday, July 18 | 6 days, 14 hours |
| National Women's Day | Sunday, August 09 | 4 weeks |
| National Women's Day | Monday, August 10 | 4 weeks, 1 day |
| Id el Maulud | Wednesday, August 26 | 1 month, 2 weeks |
| September Equinox | Wednesday, September 23 | 2 months, 1 week |
| Heritage Day | Thursday, September 24 | 2 months, 1 week |
| National Day | Thursday, October 01 | 2 months, 2 weeks |
| All Saints' Day | Sunday, November 01 | 3 months, 2 weeks |
| Day of Reconciliation | Wednesday, December 16 | 5 months |
| December Solstice | Monday, December 21 | 5 months, 1 week |
1. How many South African Embassies/Consulates are there in Nigeria?
South Africa currently maintains 2 diplomatic representative offices in Nigeria including Abuja and Lagos.
2 - Do Nigerian citizens need a visa for South Africa?
Nigerian citizens are required to obtain a valid visa in order to be allowed entry into South Africa. Kindly contact the nearest embassies or consulates of South Africa in Nigeria for further instructions.
3- What is the Holiday Calendar of South African embassies in Nigeria?
The South African representative offices in Nigeria will be closed in observance of the following Nigerian and South African holidays in 2026/2024:
- Nelson Mandela Day (ZA) Sat, Jul 18, 2026 (6 days, 20 hours)
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Time in South Africa vs Nigeria
Pretoria, South Africa time is 1:00 hours ahead of Abuja, Nigeria
Abuja, Nigeria
03:54AMSaturday, July 11, 2026
Pretoria, South Africa
04:54AMSaturday, July 11, 2026