South African Embassy in Abuja & Consulate General in Lagos
South Africa maintains an embassy in Abuja (the capital) and a Consulate General in Lagos (the commercial hub). This guide covers passport renewal, visa services, contact details, and consular assistance for South Africans in Nigeria.
Contact Information
Embassy — Abuja
South African Embassy
No. 54 Udi Hills Street
Off Aso Drive, Maitama
Abuja, Nigeria
DIRCO emergency: +27 12 351 1000
Consulate General — Lagos
SA Consulate General
Lagos, Nigeria
Website: dirco.gov.za/lagos/
The Lagos mission handles consular and Home Affairs matters for South Africans in the Lagos region.
Opening Hours
Office: Mon-Fri 08:00-16:30
Consular: Mon-Fri 09:00-12:00
Closed on Nigerian & South African public holidays
Services
- Passport renewals & applications
- Emergency Travel Certificates
- Visa applications (visiting SA)
- Birth, marriage, death registration
- Document authentication
- Police clearance fingerprinting
Passport Renewal in Nigeria
South African passport renewals in Nigeria are processed through the Embassy in Abuja or the Consulate General in Lagos. Contact the relevant mission's consular section for an appointment.
Step-by-Step: Renewing Your SA Passport in Nigeria
- Contact the embassy (Abuja) or consulate (Lagos) for an appointment
- Gather documents: current passport, South African ID, completed application form
- Attend in person for biometric capture
- Pay the fee: R1,200 (standard 32-page) or R2,400 (maxi 48-page)
- Processing: approximately 6-8 weeks (sent to DHA Pretoria)
- Collect passport from the mission
Standard 32-page
R1,200
~6-8 weeks
Maxi 48-page
R2,400
~6-8 weeks
Emergency Travel Cert
R140
1-2 working days
South Africa & Nigeria Relations
South Africa and Nigeria share one of the most significant bilateral relationships on the African continent. Both countries are major economies in Africa and collaborate on trade, investment, and continental governance through the African Union. There is a substantial South African business community in Nigeria, particularly in the banking, telecommunications, retail, and mining sectors.