South Africa passport to Nigeria
e-Visa for South Africa passport holders.
South AfricaNigeriaShort staye-Visa
South Africa passport holders need an e-visa for Nigeria, applied for online before travelling.
This is short-stay visitor policy only. It does not let you work, study or settle in Nigeria — that needs a residence permit.
Passport Index · updated 17 February 2026Nigeria's official immigration service
- How long you can stay
- Set by the e-visa you are issued
- Nigeria passports in South Africa
- e-Visa
- Getting in
- Apply on Nigeria's official e-visa portal rather than a third-party site that charges extra, allow a few working days at least, and keep the approval to show at the border.
Long stay
Staying in Nigeria longer
Living here takes a residence permit. 6 routes researched:
- Work / sponsored ×3
- Investment
- Family
- Student
Your passport
Easier nearby with South Africa passports
The closest countries we cover that let South Africa passport holders in with less paperwork than Nigeria does.
What changes
South Africa and Nigeria side by side
| South Africa | Nigeria | |
|---|---|---|
| Capital | Pretoria | Abuja |
| Languages | Zulu, Xhosa, Afrikaans, English | English, Hausa, Yoruba, Igbo |
| Currency | South African Rand | Nigerian Naira |
| GDP per person (2025) | $6,598 | $1,224 |
| Population | 64.7M | 237.5M |
GDP and population: World Bank.