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Consulate General of Nigeria in Johannesburg, South Africa

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Consulate General of Nigeria in Johannesburg, South Africa, located at 16 Rivonia Rd, Illovo. View a location map, get driving directions or find information about the address, consular services, visa list, upcoming holidays, office hours, and head of mission (HOM).

  • Consulate General Address

    16 Rivonia Rd, Illovo
    Johannesburg 2196
    South Africa

  • Telephone

    +27 11 442 3620

  • Email

  • Office Hours

    Wednesday 8:30 AM–4:30 PM
    Thursday 8:30 AM–4:30 PM
    Friday 8:30 AM–4:30 PM
    Saturday Closed
    Sunday Closed
    Monday 8:30 AM–4:30 PM
    Tuesday 8:30 AM–4:30 PM

    Status: 🟢 Open now – ⛱️ Democracy Day is on Friday (in 2 days) and might affect working hours

    🕒 Current time in Johannesburg: 12:04 PM, Wednesday June 10, 2026

Location Map

Located at 16 Rivonia Rd, Illovo, the consulate provides easy access to nearby areas. Use the map below for detailed directions and points of interest.

Location map of the Consulate General of Nigeria in Johannesburg, South Africa

Upcoming Holidays

Please note that the Consulate General may be closed on the following holidays. We recommend contacting the Consulate General directly to confirm their operating hours or availability on these dates.

  • Democracy Day: June 12 Flag of Nigeria
  • Youth Day: June 16 Flag of South Africa
  • National Women’s Day: August 9 to August 10 Flag of South Africa
  • Heritage Day: September 24 Flag of South Africa

Visa Requirements

If you hold a South African passport, you are required to obtain an eVisa or eTA to enter Nigeria.

Note: Visa requirements are determined by your nationality and the reason for your visit. Exceptions may arise based on the length of stay, specific conditions, or travel purpose.

Common Visa Types

Citizens of qualified countries may be able to travel to Nigeria without a visa. The most common types of Nigeria visas are the following.

  • Transit visa
  • Business visa
  • Tourist / Visitors visa
  • Official / Diplomatic visa
  • Subject to Regularization (STR) visa
  • Temporary Work Permit (TWP)

Head of Mission

Andrew N. Idi, Consul General

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Notarial and Legalization Services

Nigerian embassies and consulates offer notarial services, including notarization of documents, authentication of signatures, and legalization of documents for use in Nigeria or in foreign countries.

Online Resources

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Additional Missions in South Africa

Besides Consulate General of Nigeria in Johannesburg, South Africa, Nigeria also has 1 representation in the following city of South Africa:


View All Diplomatic Missions of Nigeria in South Africa

Diplomatic Missions in Neighboring Countries

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See also

South Africa in Nigeria

South Africa has 2 representations in the following cities:

Nearby Landmarks

Nearby Airports

  • O. R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
    (19.18 km away)
    Johannesburg
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