High Commission of South Africa in Abuja, Nigeria
High Commission of South Africa in Abuja, Nigeria, located at No. D41004 European Union Crescent, Diplomatic Zone, Central Business District. View a location map, get driving directions to the High Commission of South Africa, or find information about the address, consular services, visa list, upcoming holidays, office hours, and head of mission (HOM).
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High Commission Address
No. D41004 European Union Crescent, Diplomatic Zone, Central Business District
Abuja
Nigeria -
Telephone
+234 09 462 4200, After hours duty: +234 703 170 4733
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Email
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Office Hours
Wednesday 8:00 AM–5:00 PMThursday 8:00 AM–5:00 PMFriday 8:00 AM–2:30 PMSaturday ClosedSunday ClosedMonday 8:00 AM–5:00 PMTuesday 8:00 AM–5:00 PMStatus: 🟢 Open now – ⛱️ Democracy Day is on Friday (in 2 days) and might affect working hours
🕒 Current time in Abuja: 10:59 AM, Wednesday June 10, 2026
Location Map
Use the map below for detailed directions and nearby points of interest.
Upcoming Holidays
Please note that the High Commission may be closed on the following holidays. We recommend contacting the High Commission directly to confirm their operating hours or availability on these dates.
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Democracy Day:
June 12
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Youth Day:
June 16
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National Women’s Day:
August 9 to August 10
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Heritage Day:
September 24
Available Services
The following is a brief list of services offered at the High Commission of South Africa in Abuja, Nigeria:
- Process passport applications
- Legalization of documents
- Issuing emergency travel documents
- Police Clearance Certificate (PCC)
- Authentication of documents
Visa Requirements
If you hold a Nigerian passport, you are required to obtain an eVisa or eTA to enter South Africa.
Common Visa Types
Citizens of qualified countries may be able to travel to South Africa without a visa. The most common types of South Africa visas are the following.
- Business visa
- Work visa
- Tourist visa
- Study visas
- Exchange visa
- Relative’s visa
- Medical treatment visa
- Corporate visa
Head of Mission
Thami Mseleku, High Commissioner
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Online Resources
Explore the high commission and its resources. Visit their official website or follow them on their social media platforms.
Additional Missions in Nigeria
Besides High Commission of South Africa in Abuja, Nigeria, South Africa also has 1 representation in the following city of Nigeria:
- Lagos (Consulate General)
Diplomatic Missions in Neighboring Countries
Explore the diplomatic missions of South Africa in neighboring countries or regions of Nigeria.
- Cotonou, Benin (Embassy)
- Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso (Embassy)
- Praia, Cape Verde (Honorary Consul)
- Kinshasa, Congo (Democratic Republic) (Embassy)
- Lubumbashi, Congo (Democratic Republic) (Consulate General)
- Bakau, Gambia (Honorary Consul)
- Accra, Ghana (High Commission)
- Conakry, Guinea (Embassy)
- Bissau, Guinea Bissau (Embassy)
- Abidjan, Ivory Coast (Embassy)
- Monrovia, Liberia (Embassy)
- Bamako, Mali (Embassy)
- Nouakchott, Mauritania (Embassy)
- Niamey, Niger (Embassy)
- São Tomé, Sao Tome and Principe (Embassy)
- Dakar, Senegal (Embassy)
See also
Nigeria in South Africa
Nigeria has 2 representations in the following cities:
Nearby Airports
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Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV)
(22.31 km away)
Abuja
Important External Websites
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This page was last edited on 04 March 2024 at 05:53 AM (EST).