Do Nigeria passport holders need a visa for South Africa?

Yes. Nigeria passport holders need a visa to visit South Africa for tourism. The visa fee is USD 185.

NigerianSouth Africa · tourism

How applying works

Gather your documents

15 required. Upload what you already have, we read them and fill the rest.

Passport photo (ICAO)Passport / travel documentBank statement / proof of fundsYellow fever vaccination certificate (if required)Return or onward ticketUndertakings by the host(s) in South AfricaStatement and/or documentation confirming the purpose and duration of your visitVisa application formFee receiptBirth certificateGuardianship documents or guardian consent (minors)Study admission letterGuardian for unaccompanied minorStatement and/or documentation confirming the purpose and duration of your visitYellow fever vaccination certificate (if required)

Meridian assesses each document you upload against the consulate's rules

Review your application

A readiness review before you commit to the fee or submit anything.

Meridian reviews your application and tells you if you're ready, or not yet

Complete the official application form

The consulate's own form, every field filled correctly. visa.vfsglobal.com

Meridian drafts the application for you on supported visa portals

Pay the $185 visa fee

Paid at South African missions, embassies, and consulates abroad or VFS Global centres (if applicable).

Book your biometrics appointment

Give your fingerprints and hand in your file at South African missions, embassies, and consulates abroad or VFS Global centres (if applicable). visa.vfsglobal.com

Then the consulate decides.

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