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South African to Nigeria Visa Required

Visa requirements for South African passport holders traveling to Nigeria

Entry Requirements

Required Documents

  • Valid passport with 6+ months validity

    Passport must be valid for at least 180 days (6 months) after the intended date of departure from Nigeria with at least 2 blank visa pages.

  • Passport photograph

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    Two recent color passport photographs taken within the last 30 days, with a white background, head size 29-34mm, no headgear except for religious reasons, neutral expression.

  • Completed visa application form

    Form must be fully completed in English; if applying for a minor, parental authorization is required and must be notarized.

  • Flight booking confirmation

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    Valid return or onward flight ticket confirming itinerary.

  • Hotel confirmation letter

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    Proof of accommodation such as hotel booking confirmation or address of host in Nigeria.

  • Bank statement

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    Evidence of sufficient funds to cover the stay in Nigeria.

  • Yellow fever vaccination certificate

    Proof of yellow fever vaccination required for entry.

  • Biometric data submission

    Applicants must submit fingerprints at designated visa application centers upon application.

  • Purpose of visit statement

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    Clear statement of purpose indicating tourism as the reason for the visit.

Optional Documents

  • Travel insurance certificate

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    Travel insurance is recommended to cover health and travel contingencies but not mandatory.

  • Cover letter for visa application

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    Optional letter explaining the purpose and itinerary of the visit.

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