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South Africa visa requirements for Nigerian passport holders

Yes. Nigerian passport holders need a visa to visit South Africa for tourism.

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Nigerian passport holders need a visa to visit South Africa for tourism.

Get your documents complete and consistent before you apply, then check whether you are ready.

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Why we say this

How applying works

Gather your documents

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

Passport photographsPassport or travel documentBank statement / proof of fundsFlight booking / itineraryPurpose of visit letterBI-84 or relevant visa application formProof of payment of the prescribed feeDivorce decreePolice clearance certificate from each country of residence in last 12 months (not older than 6 months)SAQA evaluation of foreign qualification and translation
Also strengthens a discretionary decision
Birth certificate if minorYellow-fever vaccination certificate (if required)Yellow fever vaccination certificateYellow-fever vaccination certificate (if required)Yellow-fever vaccination certificate
We draft the missing documents for you: a consular cover letter and your itinerary

Review your application

We review your documents against the consulate's rules and tell you if you're ready, or not yet

Complete the official application form

We draft the application for you

Pay the visa fee

Paid at South African embassy, consulate, or mission abroad.

Then the consulate decides

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Requirements last updated July 2026.

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