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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 (Open in 3 hours 55 minutes)
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 (Open in 3 hours 55 minutes)
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Isra and Mi'raj | Friday, January 16 | 1 week, 2 days |
| Valentine's Day | Saturday, February 14 | 1 month, 1 week |
| Women's Day | Sunday, March 08 | 2 months |
| Laylatul Qadr (Night of Power) | Sunday, March 15 | 2 months, 1 week |
| Eid ul Fitr | Friday, March 20 | 2 months, 1 week |
| Human Rights Day | Saturday, March 21 | 2 months, 2 weeks |
| Good Friday | Friday, April 03 | 2 months, 3 weeks |
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:
- Isra and Mi'raj (ZA) Fri, Jan 16, 2026 (1 week, 2 days)
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Time in South Africa vs Nigeria
Pretoria, South Africa time is 1:00 hours ahead of Abuja, Nigeria
Abuja, Nigeria
05:05AMTuesday, January 06, 2026
Pretoria, South Africa
06:05AMTuesday, January 06, 2026