How Much is South Africa Visa fee in Nigeria (Naira)?

One of the crucial parts of visiting South Africa from Nigeria is knowing the current price of South Africa visa fee in Nigeria Naira firstly, before making other travel plans. Daily, we wake up to changes in prices for things, including visas, due to one reason: the exchange rate.

That’s why checking for visa fees before you begin your travel preparation tops other steps. This information will aid you in putting your pocket in order before jetting out to the South and staying financially afloat while at it. So here’s a breakdown of South Africa visa fee from Nigeria.

There are two major kinds of South African visas: short-term stay and long-term stay visas. Also, the location where you pay your South Africa visa fee has a role to play in the total amount you pay.

As of the time of writing this post (February 2024), the price of the short-term Visa is 10,400 with a service fee of 29,400 Nigerian Naira. That is if you are applying from Lagos or Abuja. Applying from Port Harcourt attracts a service fee of 49,400.

The long-term Visa to South Africa is 37,000. Service fees remain the same for the various above-mentioned locations. 

Please note that this Visa fee information is accurate and nonrefundable but subject to change without notice according to Nigeria’s currency exchange rate.

Now that I have cleared your doubts about the current South Africa visa fee, let me take you through some pressing questions and information you need to make your trip a success.

What are the requirements for a South Africa visa from Nigeria?

The requirements for traveling to South Africa from Nigeria will not cause you to break a sweat. Most of them are documents that are already in your possession which include:

• Two recent passport photographs

The passport photographs (45x45mm) must be clear, showing your ears, and without any form of cover. It must be colored on a white background and should not be more than two months old.

• A valid Nigerian Passport

Your passport must have a valid time of at least 30 days and two blank pages for stamping.

• An application form

Correctly fill out and present your visa application form with just black ink.

• Yellow fever vaccine certificate

Take a shot of the yellow fever vaccine and have the certificate. Ensure it is done by registered medical personnel at a certified medical center. Your yellow fever vaccine certificate must be valid for 10 days before your day of entry.

• A cover letter

You must present a well-written cover letter stating who you are, your physical contact information (Location and phone numbers), and why you are coming to South Africa.

• Proof of funds

A certain amount of money must be in your account for at least, six months. This will show that you have enough funds to see you through your stay in the country. The amount in your account for one person should be about 257,742 Nigerian Naira and it covers only one month of your stay. Ensure you calculate this amount for the days you will stay in the country.

• Tickets

Your tickets must be ready. Especially your return ticket or according to the type of visa you have. This will prove that you are ready to leave the country as soon as your visa expires.

• Accommodation

You must show proof of accommodation in South Africa. It must be verified.

How long does it take to get a South Africa visa from Nigeria?

Visa application duration for traveling from Nigeria to South Africa can be a bit dicey for many reasons I will mention soon. Usually, it takes about six to eight weeks to process the South African visa.

The factors you must consider while applying for your visa include holiday periods, network fluctuations, embassy workload, and general unforeseen circumstances.

Holidays are fully observed in Nigeria, therefore, going for your visa application during this period may cause it to be extended. The same goes for the embassy workload, many factors can be behind the embassy experiencing an overload of applications like having little or no electricity for a while. 

More so, network fluctuation is a thing in Nigeria, especially during the Rainy seasons. Network providers tend to struggle to keep the network going without some kind of hitch.

The embassy may need you to provide additional information or documents during your application. Your interview date can be moved to a different date.

However, these factors can not delay your visa application more than eight weeks or a little over it. This information leads us to the next important thing you must consider alongside your South Africa visa fee.

How do I know if my South Africa visa is approved?

You have paid your South Africa visa fee and gone through the other necessary steps. Now, how would you know that your visa has been approved?

The only certified way to have this information is to visit your visa application center. First, you will get an email from your application center stating when you must come for the verdict. 

Be vigilant, the message may not come in via mail, but that can still be a bit unlikely. Meanwhile, keep checking your SMS and other messaging channels available to you.

If you plan on traveling out soon, you must make financial plans for your flight. Take a look at what I found.

How much is a flight ticket from Lagos to South Africa?

I checked the current flight tickets of reputable airlines. According to Ethiopian Airlines, a flight ticket from Lagos to Johannesburg is 1,134,789 for a round trip economy class ticket.

RwandAir flight ticket from Nigeria to South Africa goes for 1,426,684. A round trip economy class ticket.

Kenya Airways flight ticket from Lagos Nigeria to Johannesburg South Africa is 907,700. A round trip economy class ticket.

Remember, these prices will not remain constant. The airlines have the sole right to increase or reduce their flight fares without prior notice.

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Where is the South Africa Embassy in Lagos?

South Africa Deputy High Commission. 24 Molade Okoya Thomas Street VI, Lagos, Nigeria.

Visa Department telephone number

+234 1461 2067

+234 1461 2981

Email address

safrica@nigol.net.ng

South Africa Embassy in Abuja

No D41004 Diplomatic Zone, European Union Crescent, Central Business District, Abuja, Nigeria.

Telephone number

094624200

Can I go to the South Africa Embassy without an appointment?

Visiting the South African embassy without appointment is not possible. You must have an appointment date before going to the embassy. Otherwise, you will be wasting your time, energy, and resources.

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