South Africa Visa for Nigerian Citizens
Nigerian passport holders need an e-Visa for South Africa — applied for online before travel.
South Africa operates an eVisa system via the DHA ePermit portal (ehome.dha.gov.za). Eligible applicants must land at OR Tambo, Cape Town, or Lanseria International Airports. eVisa replaces traditional paper visa; validity and stay periods vary by nationality and visa type. Visa-exempt travelers may also apply for an ETA for faster border processing.
ehome.dha.gov.za ↗How Nigerian citizens apply for a South Africa visa
- → Apply for the e-Visa online before travel and carry the approval.
- → See the exact document checklist for Nigerian applicants, by visa type.
- → Confirm the latest rules on the destination's official government page before you book.
Documents required for Nigerian applicants
The exact documents Nigerian citizens must submit for South Africa, by visa type, from the official visa application centre.
medicalMedical(only private hospitals/clinics)
For detailed checklist on the visitor’s visa requirements for Abuja center, click here (https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/6TuQQu2t8RSkFBQl8eNc12/59003b178ca24c416b0a8c2fbdc0c272/Visitors_-Visa-Checklist-New-Abuja-Dec-2025.pdf) For detailed checklist on the RSA visa requirements for Abuja center, click here (https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/5Ry9CtnIwbtExGWZbaBkDt/6fc700a09e61d2d5ef959f868c00c80b/visitor-visa-checklist-new.pdf) For detailed checklist on the RSA visa requirements for Lagos and Port Harcourt center, click here (https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/4drSnvkALH8YQo9UgppBxG/dad0168a7f7e3a67ead5e8708fd359c5/New-VISA-REQUIREMENTS-CHECKLIST.pdf).
studentAcademic Research/ Accompanying Spouse/Others/ Short Work
For detailed checklist on the visitor’s visa requirements for Abuja center, click here (https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/6TuQQu2t8RSkFBQl8eNc12/59003b178ca24c416b0a8c2fbdc0c272/Visitors_-Visa-Checklist-New-Abuja-Dec-2025.pdf) For detailed checklist on visit exceeding 3 months, click here (https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/3EhYExA3m5BGzDV5KQLKrM/a3837bcc6e3a1870bf2b3f5aeb3cc60e/Visitor-s-Visa-Exceeding-Three-_3_-Months.pdf) For detailed checklist on the RSA visa requirements for Lagos and Port Harcourt center, click here (https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/4drSnvkALH8YQo9UgppBxG/dad0168a7f7e3a67ead5e8708fd359c5/New-VISA-REQUIREMENTS-CHECKLIST.pdf). Please Note: In addition to the documents listed on the checklist, each customers applying under this category are to submit the following - Police Report - Medical and Radiological Report. - All other documents relating to the work in the Republic.
otherIntra Company Transfer
For detailed checklist on the RSA visa requirements, click here (https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/69dB8BtYWY7SrUD0DYwhFQ/0bad16d383f3382c09e3cf653e733afc/Intra-Company-Transfer-visa-checklist.pdf)
workVoluntary work
For detailed checklist on the visitor’s visa requirements for Abuja center, click here (https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/6TuQQu2t8RSkFBQl8eNc12/59003b178ca24c416b0a8c2fbdc0c272/Visitors_-Visa-Checklist-New-Abuja-Dec-2025.pdf) For detailed checklist on visit exceeding 3 months, click here (https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/3EhYExA3m5BGzDV5KQLKrM/a3837bcc6e3a1870bf2b3f5aeb3cc60e/Visitor-s-Visa-Exceeding-Three-_3_-Months.pdf) For detailed checklist on the RSA visa requirements for Lagos and Port Harcourt center, click here (https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/4drSnvkALH8YQo9UgppBxG/dad0168a7f7e3a67ead5e8708fd359c5/New-VISA-REQUIREMENTS-CHECKLIST.pdf). Please Note: In addition to the documents listed on the checklist, each customers applying under this category are to submit the following - Police Report - Medical and Radiological Report. - All other documents relating to the work in the Republic.
otherInterviews
For detailed checklist on the visitor’s visa requirements for Abuja center, click here (https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/6TuQQu2t8RSkFBQl8eNc12/59003b178ca24c416b0a8c2fbdc0c272/Visitors_-Visa-Checklist-New-Abuja-Dec-2025.pdf) For detailed checklist on the RSA visa requirements for Abuja center, click here (https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/44VhViSXgamct3lbqm9Jyy/83fdbdc5a8a60152015225a0a75be43f/visiter_visa_checklist.pdf) For detailed checklist on the RSA visa requirements for Lagos and Port Harcourt center, click here (https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/4drSnvkALH8YQo9UgppBxG/dad0168a7f7e3a67ead5e8708fd359c5/New-VISA-REQUIREMENTS-CHECKLIST.pdf).
otherMeetings
For detailed checklist on the visitor’s visa requirements for Abuja center, click here (https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/6TuQQu2t8RSkFBQl8eNc12/59003b178ca24c416b0a8c2fbdc0c272/Visitors_-Visa-Checklist-New-Abuja-Dec-2025.pdf) For detailed checklist on the RSA visa requirements for Abuja center, click here (https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/5Ry9CtnIwbtExGWZbaBkDt/6fc700a09e61d2d5ef959f868c00c80b/visitor-visa-checklist-new.pdf) For detailed checklist on the RSA visa requirements for Lagos and Port Harcourt center, click here (https://assets.ctfassets.net/xxg4p8gt3sg6/4drSnvkALH8YQo9UgppBxG/dad0168a7f7e3a67ead5e8708fd359c5/New-VISA-REQUIREMENTS-CHECKLIST.pdf).
South Africa visa for Nigeria citizens — FAQ
Do Nigerian citizens need a visa for South Africa?
Nigerian passport holders need an e-Visa for South Africa — applied for online before travel.
What documents do Nigerian citizens need for South Africa?
A valid passport plus the South Africa document checklist for your visa type — Earth Visa lists the full required documents per visa category from the official visa application centre.
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