APPLYING FOR A SOUTH AFRICA VISITOR VISA

APPLYING FOR A SOUTH AFRICA VISITOR VISA

Before we dive into the requirements needed for the processing of a South Africa visa, let’s look at what makes South Africa special.

So you know, South Africa renowned for its great topography, great natural beauty and cultural diversity is a popular tourist destination in Africa for travelers. Apart from the top notch game parks of Kruger and the Kalahari Park, South Africa is home to one of the most luxurious game reserves and lodges. Wildlife lovers troop in from all corners of the globe.

Travelling around this beautiful land, visitors can learn about a thing or two about the nation’s history.

General Visa Requirements

1. A duly completed application form in black ink only.

Click here to download form

2. Two Identical passport photo size on a white background.

Size (35mm x 45mm)

3. International passport.

4. Coloured copy of your international passport datapage and copies of any existing visas on your passport.

5. Yellow vaccination card.

6. Confirmed hotel reservations which must not be done via third parties: Hotel reservations made through third parties website such as; agoda.com, hotels.com, expedia.com etc. will not be accepted by the Embassy. All reservations must be directly done with the hotel as this will make it easier for the Embassy to verify such reservation.

7. Flight reservation. Do not purchase a flight ticket for visa purposes

8. A Self introduction letter with your address and contact number.

Click here to download a sample of a self-introduction letter

10. Introduction letter from employer where applicable signed with full names of the employer, physical address and phone number.

Note: If you are a business person, all documents to proof that your business is registered must be tendered e.g. CAC certificate etc.

11. Marriage Certificate and birth certificate of children where applicable.

12. 6 months bank statement of account (stamped and signed).

13. Pay slip for period of 6 months where applicable.

14. Invitation letter: This is applicable to those who are attending a conference, seminar, training, or visiting a friend or family member in South Africa.

South Africa visa application centres

Once you have gathered all your documents, you can head over to any South Africa visa application centres in Nigeria for submission. South Africa visa applications are handled by VFS Global, an agency authorized by South Africa authority to handle all visa applications. There are 3 centres in Nigeria; Lagos, Abuja and Port Harcourt

Lagos Centre

Address: Plot 110, Admiral Ayinla Way, Opposite Treasure Garden Estate, Third Roundabout, Lekki Phase 1, Lagos.

Submission Timings: Monday to Friday

08:00 to 15:00

Passport Collection Timings: Monday to Friday (except public holidays)

10:00 to 16:00

Abuja Centre

Address: Sterling Bank Plaza, 3rd Floor, Plot Mohammadu Buhari Way, Central Business District, Abuja

Submission Timings: Monday to Friday

08:00 to 15:00

Passport Collection Timings: Monday to Friday (except public holidays)

10:00 to 16:00