Visa Information

Overview

The Minister of Home Affairs has exempted travellers transiting through the following international airports from transit visas:

• O R Tambo International
• Cape Town International
• King Shaka
• Lanseria

Travellers transiting these airports must be subjected to biometric capturing.

Deportees transiting must be in possession of transit visas and at all times be escorted, failing which, they must be returned to the airline that conveyed them for removal form the Republic.

Travellers utilizing land ports of entry to transit through South Africa should apply for Port of Entry Visas.

Visa Fees

The South Africa High Commission no longer accepts transit visa application. Travellers utilizing land ports of entry to transit through South Africa should apply for Port of Entry Visas. Please click on the link below for Port of Entry Visa fees.

Documents Required

The South Africa High Commission no longer accepts transit visa application. Travellers utilizing land ports of entry to transit through South Africa should apply for Port of Entry Visas

Photo Specifications

The South Africa High Commission no longer accepts transit visa application. Travellers utilizing land ports of entry to transit through South Africa should apply for Port of Entry Visas

Processing Time

The South Africa High Commission no longer accepts transit visa application. Travellers utilizing land ports of entry to transit through South Africa should apply for Port of Entry Visas

Download Forms

The South Africa High Commission no longer accepts transit visa application. Travellers utilizing land ports of entry to transit through South Africa should apply for Port of Entry Visas.

Click here to download visa application form

Overview

South African medical visas are available for those who wish to visit South Africa in order to undergo specific medical treatment.

Visa Fees

• The fee mentioned is per applicant and payable via the POS Only - For Lagos, Abuja and Port Harcourt Applicants
• Please Note:
• The visa fee in Naira is as per current exchange rate. It is subject to change without notice.
• There is a service charge of 29400 (Naira inclusive of VAT) levied per application over and above the visa fees.
• The service fee mentioned is subject to change without notice please check with the visa application centre before making payments.
• Visa Fee and service charge to be paid via POS inside VFS Centre.
• There is no exemption for VFS Service Charge.
• The above fee is non-refundable and non-transferable.

Please Note: For Port Harcourt Applicants

• The visa fee in Naira is as per current exchange rate. It is subject to change without notice.
• There is a service charge of 49400 (Naira inclusive of VAT) levied per application over and above the visa fees.
• Visa Fee and service charge to be paid via POS inside VFS Centre.

Documents Required

For detailed checklist on the RSA visa requirements for Abuja center, click here

For detailed checklist on the RSA visa requirements for Lagos and Port Harcourt center, click here.

Photo Specifications

Applicants are requested to submit their Application form with the new photo format, as explained below.

Photograph quality

The photographs must be:

• two identical colour photos for passports, not more than one month old, 35mm in width and 45 mm in height
• a close up of your head and top of your shoulder so that your face takes up to 70-80 percent of the photograph
• of high quality with no ink marks or creases and not damaged

The photogarphs must:

• show you looking directly at the camera, have appropriate brightness and contrast and be printed on high quality photo paper

Style and lighting

The photographs must:

• show your natural colour, show your eyes open and clearly visible – no hair across face
• show you facing square onto the camera, not looking over one shoulder (portrait style) or tilted.
• show both edges of your face clearly, be taken with a light grey or plain cream - coloured background
• be taken with uniform lighting and not show shadows or flash reflections on your face and no red-eye
• show you alone (no chair backs toys or other people visible)

Glasses and head covers

If you wear glasses:

• the photograph must show your eyes clearly with no flash reflection off the glasses, no dark-tinted lenses or heavy frames, make sure that the frame do not cover any part of your eyes

Head coverings:

• are not permitted except for religious reasons, but your facial features from of chin to top of forehead and both edges of your face must be clearly shown

Expression

The photograph must:

• show you looking at the camera with a neutral expression and mouth closed
• no obvious grinning, frowning or raised eyebrow

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Processing Time

The timelines given by South African High Commission in Nigeria for the processing of each application is a minimum of 15 working days. However visa applicants should bear in mind that each application is subject to an individual assessment and processing time may vary.

Applicants need to bring their original receipt that was issued to them at the time of submission of visa application.

The collection timing is 10:00 - 16:00 (Monday-Friday except holidays)

Download Forms

You must submit an application for a visa (Form BI-84) with the relevant documentation as listed on the application form.

Overview

A Business visa is required if during any portion of the visit applicant intends to conduct business or commercial activities. E.g.; Meetings, Conference, Trainings, Trade Fairs, etc; Such visas can only be issued to travelers not being paid for work by an entity within South Africa. If the applicant intends to undertake paid work in South Africa he/she will need to obtain a work permit

Visa Fees

• The fee mentioned is per applicant and payable via the POS Only - For Lagos, Abuja and Port Harcourt Applicants
• Please Note:
• The visa fee in Naira is as per current exchange rate. It is subject to change without notice.
• There is a service charge of 29400 (Naira inclusive of VAT) levied per application over and above the visa fees.
• The service fee mentioned is subject to change without notice please check with the visa application centre before making payments.
• Visa Fee and service charge to be paid via POS inside VFS Centre.
• There is no exemption for VFS Service Charge.
• The above fee is non-refundable and non-transferable.

Please Note: For Port Harcourt Applicants

• The visa fee in Naira is as per current exchange rate. It is subject to change without notice.
• There is a service charge of 49400 (Naira inclusive of VAT) levied per application over and above the visa fees.
• Visa Fee and service charge to be paid via POS inside VFS Centre.

Documents Required

For detailed checklist on the RSA visa requirements for Abuja center, click here

For detailed checklist on the RSA visa requirements for Lagos and Port Harcourt center, click here.

Photo Specifications

Applicants are requested to submit their Application form with the new photo format, as explained below.

Photograph quality

The photographs must be:

• two identical colour photos for passports, not more than one month old, 35mm in width and 45 mm in height
• a close up of your head and top of your shoulder so that your face takes up to 70-80 percent of the photograph
• of high quality with no ink marks or creases and not damaged

The photogarphs must:

• show you looking directly at the camera, have appropriate brightness and contrast and be printed on high quality photo paper

Style and lighting

The photographs must:

• show your natural colour, show your eyes open and clearly visible – no hair across face
• show you facing square onto the camera, not looking over one shoulder (portrait style) or tilted.
• show both edges of your face clearly, be taken with a light grey or plain cream - coloured background
• be taken with uniform lighting and not show shadows or flash reflections on your face and no red-eye
• show you alone (no chair backs toys or other people visible)

Glasses and head covers

If you wear glasses:

• the photograph must show your eyes clearly with no flash reflection off the glasses, no dark-tinted lenses or heavy frames, make sure that the frame do not cover any part of your eyes

Head coverings:

• are not permitted except for religious reasons, but your facial features from of chin to top of forehead and both edges of your face must be clearly shown

Expression

The photograph must:

• show you looking at the camera with a neutral expression and mouth closed
• no obvious grinning, frowning or raised eyebrow

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Processing Time

The timelines given by South African High Commission in Nigeria for the processing of each application is a minimum of 15 working days. However visa applicants should bear in mind that each application is subject to an individual assessment and processing time may vary.

Applicants need to bring their original receipt that was issued to them at the time of submission of visa application.

The collection timing is 10:00 - 16:00 (Monday-Friday except holidays)

Download Forms

You must submit an application for a visa (Form BI-84 ) with the relevant documentation as listed

on the application form; the same can also be accessed by clicking here and pay the prescribed fee.

Overview

Training Visas can only be issued to travelers not being paid for work by an entity within South Africa. If the applicant intends to undertake paid work in South Africa he/she will need to obtain a work permit.

Visa Fees

• The fee mentioned is per applicant and payable via the POS Only - For Lagos, Abuja and Port Harcourt Applicants
• Please Note:
• The visa fee in Naira is as per current exchange rate. It is subject to change without notice.
• There is a service charge of 29400 (Naira inclusive of VAT) levied per application over and above the visa fees.
• The service fee mentioned is subject to change without notice please check with the visa application centre before making payments.
• Visa Fee and service charge to be paid via POS inside VFS Centre.
• There is no exemption for VFS Service Charge.
• The above fee is non-refundable and non-transferable.

Please Note: For Port Harcourt Applicants

• The visa fee in Naira is as per current exchange rate. It is subject to change without notice.
• There is a service charge of 49400 (Naira inclusive of VAT) levied per application over and above the visa fees.
• Visa Fee and service charge to be paid via POS inside VFS Centre.

Documents Required

For detailed checklist on the RSA visa requirements for Abuja center, click here

For detailed checklist on the RSA visa requirements for Lagos and Port Harcourt center, click here.

Photo Specifications

Applicants are requested to submit their Application form with the new photo format, as explained below.

Photograph quality

The photographs must be:

• two identical colour photos for passports, not more than one month old, 35mm in width and 45 mm in height
• a close up of your head and top of your shoulder so that your face takes up to 70-80 percent of the photograph
• of high quality with no ink marks or creases and not damaged

The photogarphs must:

• show you looking directly at the camera, have appropriate brightness and contrast and be printed on high quality photo paper

Style and lighting

The photographs must:

• show your natural colour, show your eyes open and clearly visible – no hair across face
• show you facing square onto the camera, not looking over one shoulder (portrait style) or tilted.
• show both edges of your face clearly, be taken with a light grey or plain cream - coloured background
• be taken with uniform lighting and not show shadows or flash reflections on your face and no red-eye
• show you alone (no chair backs toys or other people visible)

Glasses and head covers

If you wear glasses:

• the photograph must show your eyes clearly with no flash reflection off the glasses, no dark-tinted lenses or heavy frames, make sure that the frame do not cover any part of your eyes

Head coverings:

• are not permitted except for religious reasons, but your facial features from of chin to top of forehead and both edges of your face must be clearly shown

Expression

The photograph must:

• show you looking at the camera with a neutral expression and mouth closed
• no obvious grinning, frowning or raised eyebrow

Click Here

Processing Time

The timelines given by South African High Commission in Nigeria for the processing of each application is a minimum of 15 working days. However visa applicants should bear in mind that each application is subject to an individual assessment and processing time may vary.

Applicants need to bring their original receipt that was issued to them at the time of submission of visa application.

The collection timing is 10:00 - 16:00 (Monday-Friday except holidays)

Download Forms

You must submit an application for a visa (Form BI-84 ) with the relevant documentation as listed

on the application form; the same can also be accessed by clicking here and pay the prescribed fee.

Overview

Conference Visas can only be issued to travelers not being paid for work by an entity within South Africa. If the applicant intends to undertake paid work in South Africa he/she will need to obtain a work permit.

Visa Fees

• The fee mentioned is per applicant and payable via the POS Only - For Lagos, Abuja and Port Harcourt Applicants
• Please Note:
• The visa fee in Naira is as per current exchange rate. It is subject to change without notice.
• There is a service charge of 29400 (Naira inclusive of VAT) levied per application over and above the visa fees.
• The service fee mentioned is subject to change without notice please check with the visa application centre before making payments.
• Visa Fee and service charge to be paid via POS inside VFS Centre.
• There is no exemption for VFS Service Charge.
• The above fee is non-refundable and non-transferable.

Please Note: For Port Harcourt Applicants

• The visa fee in Naira is as per current exchange rate. It is subject to change without notice.
• There is a service charge of 49400 (Naira inclusive of VAT) levied per application over and above the visa fees.
• Visa Fee and service charge to be paid via POS inside VFS Centre.

Documents Required

For detailed checklist on the RSA visa requirements for Abuja center, click here

For detailed checklist on the RSA visa requirements for Lagos and Port Harcourt center, click here.

Photo Specifications

Applicants are requested to submit their Application form with the new photo format, as explained below.

Photograph quality

The photographs must be:

• two identical colour photos for passports, not more than one month old, 35mm in width and 45 mm in height
• a close up of your head and top of your shoulder so that your face takes up to 70-80 percent of the photograph
• of high quality with no ink marks or creases and not damaged

The photogarphs must:

• show you looking directly at the camera, have appropriate brightness and contrast and be printed on high quality photo paper

Style and lighting

The photographs must:

• show your natural colour, show your eyes open and clearly visible – no hair across face
• show you facing square onto the camera, not looking over one shoulder (portrait style) or tilted.
• show both edges of your face clearly, be taken with a light grey or plain cream - coloured background
• be taken with uniform lighting and not show shadows or flash reflections on your face and no red-eye
• show you alone (no chair backs toys or other people visible)

Glasses and head covers

If you wear glasses:

• the photograph must show your eyes clearly with no flash reflection off the glasses, no dark-tinted lenses or heavy frames, make sure that the frame do not cover any part of your eyes

Head coverings:

• are not permitted except for religious reasons, but your facial features from of chin to top of forehead and both edges of your face must be clearly shown

Expression

The photograph must:

• show you looking at the camera with a neutral expression and mouth closed
• no obvious grinning, frowning or raised eyebrow

Click Here

Processing Time

The timelines given by South African High Commission in Nigeria for the processing of each application is a minimum of 15 working days. However visa applicants should bear in mind that each application is subject to an individual assessment and processing time may vary.

Applicants need to bring their original receipt that was issued to them at the time of submission of visa application.

The collection timing is 10:00 - 16:00 (Monday-Friday except holidays)

Download Forms

You must submit an application for a visa (Form BI-84 ) with the relevant documentation as listed

on the application form; the same can also be accessed by clicking here and pay the prescribed fee.

Overview

Interview visas can only be issued to travelers not being paid for work by an entity within South Africa. If the applicant intends to undertake paid work in South Africa he/she will need to obtain a work permit.

Visa Fees

• The fee mentioned is per applicant and payable via the POS Only - For Lagos, Abuja and Port Harcourt Applicants
• Please Note:
• The visa fee in Naira is as per current exchange rate. It is subject to change without notice.
• There is a service charge of 29400 (Naira inclusive of VAT) levied per application over and above the visa fees.
• The service fee mentioned is subject to change without notice please check with the visa application centre before making payments.
• Visa Fee and service charge to be paid via POS inside VFS Centre.
• There is no exemption for VFS Service Charge.
• The above fee is non-refundable and non-transferable.

Please Note: For Port Harcourt Applicants

• The visa fee in Naira is as per current exchange rate. It is subject to change without notice.
• There is a service charge of 49400 (Naira inclusive of VAT) levied per application over and above the visa fees.
• Visa Fee and service charge to be paid via POS inside VFS Centre.

Documents Required

For detailed checklist on the RSA visa requirements for Abuja center, click here

For detailed checklist on the RSA visa requirements for Lagos and Port Harcourt center, click here.

Photo Specifications

Applicants are requested to submit their Application form with the new photo format, as explained below.

Photograph quality

The photographs must be:

• two identical colour photos for passports, not more than one month old, 35mm in width and 45 mm in height
• a close up of your head and top of your shoulder so that your face takes up to 70-80 percent of the photograph
• of high quality with no ink marks or creases and not damaged

The photogarphs must:

• show you looking directly at the camera, have appropriate brightness and contrast and be printed on high quality photo paper

Style and lighting

The photographs must:

• show your natural colour, show your eyes open and clearly visible – no hair across face
• show you facing square onto the camera, not looking over one shoulder (portrait style) or tilted.
• show both edges of your face clearly, be taken with a light grey or plain cream - coloured background
• be taken with uniform lighting and not show shadows or flash reflections on your face and no red-eye
• show you alone (no chair backs toys or other people visible)

Glasses and head covers

If you wear glasses:

• the photograph must show your eyes clearly with no flash reflection off the glasses, no dark-tinted lenses or heavy frames, make sure that the frame do not cover any part of your eyes

Head coverings:

• are not permitted except for religious reasons, but your facial features from of chin to top of forehead and both edges of your face must be clearly shown

Expression

The photograph must:

• show you looking at the camera with a neutral expression and mouth closed
• no obvious grinning, frowning or raised eyebrow

Click Here

Processing Time

The timelines given by South African High Commission in Nigeria for the processing of each application is a minimum of 15 working days. However visa applicants should bear in mind that each application is subject to an individual assessment and processing time may vary.

Applicants need to bring their original receipt that was issued to them at the time of submission of visa application.

The collection timing is 10:00 - 16:00 (Monday-Friday except holidays)

Download Forms

You must submit an application for a visa (Form BI-84 ) with the relevant documentation as listed

on the application form; the same can also be accessed by clicking here and pay the prescribed fee.

Overview

Meeting visas can only be issued to travelers not being paid for work by an entity within South Africa. If the applicant intends to undertake paid work in South Africa he/she will need to obtain a work permit.

Visa Fees

• The fee mentioned is per applicant and payable via the POS Only - For Lagos, Abuja and Port Harcourt Applicants
• Please Note:
• The visa fee in Naira is as per current exchange rate. It is subject to change without notice.
• There is a service charge of 29400 (Naira inclusive of VAT) levied per application over and above the visa fees.
• The service fee mentioned is subject to change without notice please check with the visa application centre before making payments.
• Visa Fee and service charge to be paid via POS inside VFS Centre.
• There is no exemption for VFS Service Charge.
• The above fee is non-refundable and non-transferable.

Please Note: For Port Harcourt Applicants

• The visa fee in Naira is as per current exchange rate. It is subject to change without notice.
• There is a service charge of 49400 (Naira inclusive of VAT) levied per application over and above the visa fees.
• Visa Fee and service charge to be paid via POS inside VFS Centre.

Documents Required

For detailed checklist on the RSA visa requirements for Abuja center, click here

For detailed checklist on the RSA visa requirements for Lagos and Port Harcourt center, click here.

Photo Specifications

Applicants are requested to submit their Application form with the new photo format, as explained below.

Photograph quality

The photographs must be:

• two identical colour photos for passports, not more than one month old, 35mm in width and 45 mm in height
• a close up of your head and top of your shoulder so that your face takes up to 70-80 percent of the photograph
• of high quality with no ink marks or creases and not damaged

The photogarphs must:

• show you looking directly at the camera, have appropriate brightness and contrast and be printed on high quality photo paper

Style and lighting

The photographs must:

• show your natural colour, show your eyes open and clearly visible – no hair across face
• show you facing square onto the camera, not looking over one shoulder (portrait style) or tilted.
• show both edges of your face clearly, be taken with a light grey or plain cream - coloured background
• be taken with uniform lighting and not show shadows or flash reflections on your face and no red-eye
• show you alone (no chair backs toys or other people visible)

Glasses and head covers

If you wear glasses:

• the photograph must show your eyes clearly with no flash reflection off the glasses, no dark-tinted lenses or heavy frames, make sure that the frame do not cover any part of your eyes

Head coverings:

• are not permitted except for religious reasons, but your facial features from of chin to top of forehead and both edges of your face must be clearly shown

Expression

The photograph must:

• show you looking at the camera with a neutral expression and mouth closed
• no obvious grinning, frowning or raised eyebrow

Click Here

Processing Time

The timelines given by South African High Commission in Nigeria for the processing of each application is a minimum of 15 working days. However visa applicants should bear in mind that each application is subject to an individual assessment and processing time may vary.

Applicants need to bring their original receipt that was issued to them at the time of submission of visa application.

The collection timing is 10:00 - 16:00 (Monday-Friday except holidays)

Download Forms

You must submit an application for a visa (Form BI-84 ) with the relevant documentation as listed

on the application form; the same can also be accessed by clicking here and pay the prescribed fee.

Overview

This visa is solely for the purpose of leisure travel including vacationing, cruising, sightseeing and other recreational activities. If during any portion of their visit to South Africa the applicant intends to engage in business, or official duties he/she must refer to other relevant visa sections.

Visa Fees

• The fee mentioned is per applicant and payable via the POS Only - For Lagos, Abuja and Port Harcourt Applicants
• Please Note:
• The visa fee in Naira is as per current exchange rate. It is subject to change without notice.
• There is a service charge of 29400 (Naira inclusive of VAT) levied per application over and above the visa fees.
• The service fee mentioned is subject to change without notice please check with the visa application centre before making payments.
• Visa Fee and service charge to be paid via POS inside VFS Centre.
• There is no exemption for VFS Service Charge.
• The above fee is non-refundable and non-transferable.

Please Note: For Port Harcourt Applicants

• The visa fee in Naira is as per current exchange rate. It is subject to change without notice.
• There is a service charge of 49400 (Naira inclusive of VAT) levied per application over and above the visa fees.
• Visa Fee and service charge to be paid via POS inside VFS Centre.

Documents Required

For detailed checklist on the visitor’s visa requirements for Abuja center, click here

For detailed checklist on visit exceeding 3 months, click here

For detailed checklist on the RSA visa requirements for Lagos and Port Harcourt center, click here.

Photo Specifications

Applicants are requested to submit their Application form with the new photo format, as explained below.

Photograph quality

The photographs must be:

• two identical colour photos for passports, not more than one month old, 35mm in width and 45 mm in height
• a close up of your head and top of your shoulder so that your face takes up to 70-80 percent of the photograph
• of high quality with no ink marks or creases and not damaged

The photogarphs must:

• show you looking directly at the camera, have appropriate brightness and contrast and be printed on high quality photo paper

Style and lighting

The photographs must:

• show your natural colour, show your eyes open and clearly visible – no hair across face
• show you facing square onto the camera, not looking over one shoulder (portrait style) or tilted.
• show both edges of your face clearly, be taken with a light grey or plain cream - coloured background
• be taken with uniform lighting and not show shadows or flash reflections on your face and no red-eye
• show you alone (no chair backs toys or other people visible)

Glasses and head covers

If you wear glasses:

• the photograph must show your eyes clearly with no flash reflection off the glasses, no dark-tinted lenses or heavy frames, make sure that the frame do not cover any part of your eyes

Head coverings:

• are not permitted except for religious reasons, but your facial features from of chin to top of forehead and both edges of your face must be clearly shown

Expression

The photograph must:

• show you looking at the camera with a neutral expression and mouth closed
• no obvious grinning, frowning or raised eyebrow

Click Here

Processing Time

The timelines given by South African High Commission in Nigeria for the processing of each application is a minimum of 15 working days. However visa applicants should bear in mind that each application is subject to an individual assessment and processing time may vary.

Applicants need to bring their original receipt that was issued to them at the time of submission of visa application.

The collection timing is 10:00 - 16:00 (Monday-Friday except holidays)

Download Forms

You must submit an application for a visa (Form BI-84 ) with the relevant documentation as listed

on the application form; the same can also be accessed by clicking here and pay the prescribed fee.

Overview

This visa is for customers who are taking up voluntary work in the republic.

Visa Fees

• The fee mentioned is per applicant and payable via the POS Only - For Lagos, Abuja and Port Harcourt Applicants
• Please Note:
• The visa fee in Naira is as per current exchange rate. It is subject to change without notice.
• There is a service charge of 29400 (Naira inclusive of VAT) levied per application over and above the visa fees.
• The service fee mentioned is subject to change without notice please check with the visa application centre before making payments.
• Visa Fee and service charge to be paid via POS inside VFS Centre.
• There is no exemption for VFS Service Charge.
• The above fee is non-refundable and non-transferable.

Please Note: For Port Harcourt Applicants

• The visa fee in Naira is as per current exchange rate. It is subject to change without notice.
• There is a service charge of 49400 (Naira inclusive of VAT) levied per application over and above the visa fees.
• Visa Fee and service charge to be paid via POS inside VFS Centre.

Documents Required

For detailed checklist on the visitor’s visa requirements for Abuja center, click here

For detailed checklist on visit exceeding 3 months, click here

For detailed checklist on the RSA visa requirements for Lagos and Port Harcourt center, click here.

Please Note: In addition to the documents listed on the checklist, each customers applying under this category are to submit the following

• Police Report
• Medical and Radiological Report.
• All other documents relating to the work in the Republic.

Photo Specifications

Customers are requested to submit their Application form with the new photo format, as explained below.

Photograph quality

The photographs must be:

• two identical colour photos for passports, not more than one month old, 35mm in width and 45 mm in height
• a close up of your head and top of your shoulder so that your face takes up to 70-80 percent of the photograph
• of high quality with no ink marks or creases and not damaged

The photogarphs must:

• show you looking directly at the camera, have appropriate brightness and contrast and be printed on high quality photo paper

Style and lighting

The photographs must:

• show your natural colour, show your eyes open and clearly visible – no hair across face
• show you facing square onto the camera, not looking over one shoulder (portrait style) or tilted.
• show both edges of your face clearly, be taken with a light grey or plain cream - coloured background
• be taken with uniform lighting and not show shadows or flash reflections on your face and no red-eye
• show you alone (no chair backs toys or other people visible)

Glasses and head covers

If you wear glasses:

• the photograph must show your eyes clearly with no flash reflection off the glasses, no dark-tinted lenses or heavy frames, make sure that the frame do not cover any part of your eyes

Head coverings:

• are not permitted except for religious reasons, but your facial features from of chin to top of forehead and both edges of your face must be clearly shown

Expression

The photograph must:

• show you looking at the camera with a neutral expression and mouth closed
• no obvious grinning, frowning or raised eyebrow

Click Here

Processing Time

The timelines given by South African High Commission in Nigeria for the processing of each application is a minimum of 8 weeks. However visa customers should bear in mind that each application is subject to an individual assessment and processing time may vary.

Customers need to bring their original receipt that was issued to them at the time of submission of visa application for the purpose of collecting their processed application at the Visa Center.

In the event of loss of the original receipt, a police report and court affidavit is required to collect the processed application at the Visa center

The collection timing is 10:00 - 16:00 (Monday-Friday except holidays)

Download Forms

You must submit an application for a visa (Form BI-84 ) with the relevant documentation as listed

on the application form; the same can also be accessed by clicking here and pay the prescribed fee.

Overview

This visa is for customers who are taking up Academic Research/ Accompanying Spouse/Others/ Short Work in the republic.

Visa Fees

• The fee mentioned is per applicant and payable via the POS Only - For Lagos, Abuja and Port Harcourt Applicants
• Please Note:
• The visa fee in Naira is as per current exchange rate. It is subject to change without notice.
• There is a service charge of 29400 (Naira inclusive of VAT) levied per application over and above the visa fees.
• The service fee mentioned is subject to change without notice please check with the visa application centre before making payments.
• Visa Fee and service charge to be paid via POS inside VFS Centre.
• There is no exemption for VFS Service Charge.
• The above fee is non-refundable and non-transferable.

Please Note: For Port Harcourt Applicants

• The visa fee in Naira is as per current exchange rate. It is subject to change without notice.
• There is a service charge of 49400 (Naira inclusive of VAT) levied per application over and above the visa fees.
• Visa Fee and service charge to be paid via POS inside VFS Centre.

Documents Required

For detailed checklist on the visitor’s visa requirements for Abuja center, click here

For detailed checklist on visit exceeding 3 months, click here

For detailed checklist on the RSA visa requirements for Lagos and Port Harcourt center, click here.

Please Note: In addition to the documents listed on the checklist, each customers applying under this category are to submit the following

• Police Report
• Medical and Radiological Report.
• All other documents relating to the work in the Republic.

Photo Specifications

Customers are requested to submit their Application form with the new photo format, as explained below.

Photograph quality

The photographs must be:

• two identical colour photos for passports, not more than one month old, 35mm in width and 45 mm in height
• a close up of your head and top of your shoulder so that your face takes up to 70-80 percent of the photograph
• of high quality with no ink marks or creases and not damaged

The photogarphs must:

• show you looking directly at the camera, have appropriate brightness and contrast and be printed on high quality photo paper

Style and lighting

The photographs must:

• show your natural colour, show your eyes open and clearly visible – no hair across face
• show you facing square onto the camera, not looking over one shoulder (portrait style) or tilted.
• show both edges of your face clearly, be taken with a light grey or plain cream - coloured background
• be taken with uniform lighting and not show shadows or flash reflections on your face and no red-eye
• show you alone (no chair backs toys or other people visible)

Glasses and head covers

If you wear glasses:

• the photograph must show your eyes clearly with no flash reflection off the glasses, no dark-tinted lenses or heavy frames, make sure that the frame do not cover any part of your eyes

Head coverings:

• are not permitted except for religious reasons, but your facial features from of chin to top of forehead and both edges of your face must be clearly shown

Expression

The photograph must:

• show you looking at the camera with a neutral expression and mouth closed
• no obvious grinning, frowning or raised eyebrow

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Processing Time

The timelines given by South African High Commission in Nigeria for the processing of each application is a minimum of 8 weeks. However visa customers should bear in mind that each application is subject to an individual assessment and processing time may vary.

Customers need to bring their original receipt that was issued to them at the time of submission of visa application for the purpose of collecting their processed application at the Visa Center.

In the event of loss of the original receipt, a police report and court affidavit is required to collect the processed application at the Visa center

The collection timing is 10:00 - 16:00 (Monday-Friday except holidays)

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You must submit an application for a visa (Form DHA-1738 ) with the relevant documentation as listed

on the application form; the same can also be accessed by clicking here and pay the prescribed fee.

Overview

A Business Visa may be issued by the Director-General to a foreigner intending to establish or invest in, or who has established or invested in a business in the Republic in which he/she may be employed.

Visa Fees

• The fee mentioned is per applicant and payable via the POS at the Visa Application Centres.
• Please Note:For Lagos & Abuja Applicants
• The visa fee in Naira is as per current exchange rate. It is subject to change without notice.
• There is a service charge of 29400 (Naira inclusive of VAT) levied per application over and above the visa fees.
• Visa Fee and service charge to be paid via POS inside VFS Centre.
• There is no exemption for VFS Service Charge.
• The above fee is non-refundable and non-transferable.

Please Note: For Port Harcourt Applicants

• The visa fee in Naira is as per current exchange rate. It is subject to change without notice.
• There is a service charge of 49400 (Naira inclusive of VAT) levied per application over and above the visa fees.
• The service fee mentioned is subject to change without notice, please check with the visa application centre before making payments.
• There is no exemption for VFS Service charge.
• The above fee is non-refundable and non transferable.

Documents Required

For detailed checklist on the RSA visa requirements, click here

Photo Specifications

Applicants are requested to submit their Application form with the new photo format, as explained below.

Photograph quality

The photographs must be:

• two identical colour photos for passports, not more than one month old, 35mm in width and 45 mm in height
• a close up of your head and top of your shoulder so that your face takes up to 70-80 percent of the photograph
• of high quality with no ink marks or creases and not damaged

The photogarphs must:

• show you looking directly at the camera, have appropriate brightness and contrast and be printed on high quality photo paper

Style and lighting

The photographs must:

• show your natural colour, show your eyes open and clearly visible – no hair across face
• show you facing square onto the camera, not looking over one shoulder (portrait style) or tilted.
• show both edges of your face clearly, be taken with a light grey or plain cream - coloured background
• be taken with uniform lighting and not show shadows or flash reflections on your face and no red-eye
• show you alone (no chair backs toys or other people visible)

Glasses and head covers

If you wear glasses:

• the photograph must show your eyes clearly with no flash reflection off the glasses, no dark-tinted lenses or heavy frames, make sure that the frame do not cover any part of your eyes

Head coverings:

• are not permitted except for religious reasons, but your facial features from of chin to top of forehead and both edges of your face must be clearly shown

Expression

The photograph must:

• show you looking at the camera with a neutral expression and mouth closed
• no obvious grinning, frowning or raised eyebrow

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Processing Time

The timelines given by South African High Commission in Nigeria for the processing of each application is a minimum of 6 to 8 weeks. However visa applicants should bear in mind that each application is subject to an individual assessment and processing time may vary.

Applicants need to bring their original receipt that was issued to them at the time of submission of visa application.

The collection timing is 10:00 - 16:00 (Monday-Friday except holidays)

Download Forms

Please download and complete the application forms below, ensure they are signed and please bring with you when submitting your application.

	DHA 1738 FORM 8
	MEDICAL REPORT BI 811
	RADIOLOGICAL REPORT BI 806

Overview

A General Work Visa may be issued by the Director-General to a foreigner who intends to take up employment in the Republic and complies with the prescribed requirements in the Act.

Visa Fees

• The fee mentioned is per applicant and payable via the POS at the Visa Application Centres.
• Please Note:For Lagos & Abuja Applicants
• The visa fee in Naira is as per current exchange rate. It is subject to change without notice.
• There is a service charge of 29400 (Naira inclusive of VAT) levied per application over and above the visa fees.
• Visa Fee and service charge to be paid via POS inside VFS Centre.
• There is no exemption for VFS Service Charge.
• The above fee is non-refundable and non-transferable.

Please Note: For Port Harcourt Applicants

• The visa fee in Naira is as per current exchange rate. It is subject to change without notice.
• There is a service charge of 49400 (Naira inclusive of VAT) levied per application over and above the visa fees.
• The service fee mentioned is subject to change without notice, please check with the visa application centre before making payments.
• There is no exemption for VFS Service charge.
• The above fee is non-refundable and non transferable.

Documents Required

For detailed checklist on the RSA visa requirements, click here.

Photo Specifications

Applicants are requested to submit their Application form with the new photo format, as explained below.

Photograph quality

The photographs must be:

• two identical colour photos for passports, not more than one month old, 35mm in width and 45 mm in height
• a close up of your head and top of your shoulder so that your face takes up to 70-80 percent of the photograph
• of high quality with no ink marks or creases and not damaged

The photogarphs must:

• show you looking directly at the camera, have appropriate brightness and contrast and be printed on high quality photo paper

Style and lighting

The photographs must:

• show your natural colour, show your eyes open and clearly visible – no hair across face
• show you facing square onto the camera, not looking over one shoulder (portrait style) or tilted.
• show both edges of your face clearly, be taken with a light grey or plain cream - coloured background
• be taken with uniform lighting and not show shadows or flash reflections on your face and no red-eye
• show you alone (no chair backs toys or other people visible)

Glasses and head covers

If you wear glasses:

• the photograph must show your eyes clearly with no flash reflection off the glasses, no dark-tinted lenses or heavy frames, make sure that the frame do not cover any part of your eyes

Head coverings:

• are not permitted except for religious reasons, but your facial features from of chin to top of forehead and both edges of your face must be clearly shown

Expression

The photograph must:

• show you looking at the camera with a neutral expression and mouth closed
• no obvious grinning, frowning or raised eyebrow

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Processing Time

The timelines given by South African High Commission in Nigeria for the processing of each application is a minimum of 6 to 8 weeks. However visa applicants should bear in mind that each application is subject to an individual assessment and processing time may vary.

Applicants need to bring their original receipt that was issued to them at the time of submission of visa application.

The collection timing is 10:00 - 16:00 (Monday-Friday except holidays)

Download Forms

Please download and completethe application forms below, ensure they are signed and please bring with you when submitting your application

	DHA 1738 FORM 8
	MEDICAL REPORT BI 811
	RADIOLOGICAL REPORT BI 806

Overview

A Medical treatment visa may be issued to a foreigner who intends to receive medical treatment in the Republic for longer than three months.

Visa Fees

• The fee mentioned is per applicant and payable via the POS at the Visa Application Centres.
• Please Note:For Lagos & Abuja Applicants
• The visa fee in Naira is as per current exchange rate. It is subject to change without notice.
• There is a service charge of 29400 (Naira inclusive of VAT) levied per application over and above the visa fees.
• Visa Fee and service charge to be paid via POS inside VFS Centre.
• There is no exemption for VFS Service Charge.
• The above fee is non-refundable and non-transferable.

Please Note: For Port Harcourt Applicants

• The visa fee in Naira is as per current exchange rate. It is subject to change without notice.
• There is a service charge of 49400 (Naira inclusive of VAT) levied per application over and above the visa fees.
• The service fee mentioned is subject to change without notice, please check with the visa application centre before making payments.
• There is no exemption for VFS Service charge.
• The above fee is non-refundable and non transferable.

Documents Required

For detailed checklist on the RSA visa requirements, click here

Photo Specifications

Applicants are requested to submit their Application form with the new photo format, as explained below.

Photograph quality

The photographs must be:

• two identical colour photos for passports, not more than one month old, 35mm in width and 45 mm in height
• a close up of your head and top of your shoulder so that your face takes up to 70-80 percent of the photograph
• of high quality with no ink marks or creases and not damaged

The photogarphs must:

• show you looking directly at the camera, have appropriate brightness and contrast and be printed on high quality photo paper

Style and lighting

The photographs must:

• show your natural colour, show your eyes open and clearly visible – no hair across face
• show you facing square onto the camera, not looking over one shoulder (portrait style) or tilted.
• show both edges of your face clearly, be taken with a light grey or plain cream - coloured background
• be taken with uniform lighting and not show shadows or flash reflections on your face and no red-eye
• show you alone (no chair backs toys or other people visible)

Glasses and head covers

If you wear glasses:

• the photograph must show your eyes clearly with no flash reflection off the glasses, no dark-tinted lenses or heavy frames, make sure that the frame do not cover any part of your eyes

Head coverings:

• are not permitted except for religious reasons, but your facial features from of chin to top of forehead and both edges of your face must be clearly shown

Expression

The photograph must:

• show you looking at the camera with a neutral expression and mouth closed
• no obvious grinning, frowning or raised eyebrow

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Processing Time

The timelines given by South African High Commission in Nigeria for the processing of each application is a minimum of 6 to 8 weeks. However visa applicants should bear in mind that each application is subject to an individual assessment and processing time may vary.

Applicants need to bring their original receipt that was issued to them at the time of submission of visa application.

The collection timing is 10:00 - 16:00 (Monday-Friday except holidays)

Download Forms

Please download and completethe application forms below, ensure they are signed and please bring with you when submitting your application

	DHA 1738 FORM 8
	MEDICAL REPORT BI 811
	RADIOLOGICAL REPORT BI 806

Overview

A Study visa may be issued in a prescribed manner to a foreigner intending to study in the Republic for a period longer than three months. A foreigner who has been provisionally accepted at an institution of learning for a period exceeding three months may apply for a study visa.

Visa Fees

• The fee mentioned is per applicant and payable via the POS at the Visa Application Centres.
• Please Note:For Lagos & Abuja Applicants
• The visa fee in Naira is as per current exchange rate. It is subject to change without notice.
• There is a service charge of 29400 (Naira inclusive of VAT) levied per application over and above the visa fees.
• Visa Fee and service charge to be paid via POS inside VFS Centre.
• There is no exemption for VFS Service Charge.
• The above fee is non-refundable and non-transferable.

Please Note: For Port Harcourt Applicants

• The visa fee in Naira is as per current exchange rate. It is subject to change without notice.
• There is a service charge of 49400 (Naira inclusive of VAT) levied per application over and above the visa fees.
• The service fee mentioned is subject to change without notice, please check with the visa application centre before making payments.
• There is no exemption for VFS Service charge.
• The above fee is non-refundable and non transferable.

Documents Required

For detailed checklist on the RSA visa requirements, click here

Photo Specifications

Photograph quality

The photographs must be:

• two identical colour photos for passports, not more than one month old, 35mm in width and 45 mm in height
• a close up of your head and top of your shoulder so that your face takes up to 70-80 percent of the photograph
• of high quality with no ink marks or creases and not damaged

The photogarphs must:

• show you looking directly at the camera, have appropriate brightness and contrast and be printed on high quality photo paper

Style and lighting

The photographs must:

• show your natural colour, show your eyes open and clearly visible – no hair across face
• show you facing square onto the camera, not looking over one shoulder (portrait style) or tilted.
• show both edges of your face clearly, be taken with a light grey or plain cream - coloured background
• be taken with uniform lighting and not show shadows or flash reflections on your face and no red-eye
• show you alone (no chair backs toys or other people visible)

Glasses and head covers

If you wear glasses:

• the photograph must show your eyes clearly with no flash reflection off the glasses, no dark-tinted lenses or heavy frames, make sure that the frame do not cover any part of your eyes

Head coverings:

• are not permitted except for religious reasons, but your facial features from of chin to top of forehead and both edges of your face must be clearly shown

Expression

The photograph must:

• show you looking at the camera with a neutral expression and mouth closed
• no obvious grinning, frowning or raised eyebrow

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Processing Time

The timelines given by South African High Commission in Nigeria for the processing of each application is a minimum of 6 to 8 weeks. However visa applicants should bear in mind that each application is subject to an individual assessment and processing time may vary.

Applicants need to bring their original receipt that was issued to them at the time of submission of visa application.

The collection timing is 10:00 - 16:00 (Monday-Friday except holidays)

Download Forms

Please download and completethe application forms below, ensure they are signed and please bring with you when submitting your application

	DHA 1738 FORM 8
	MEDICAL REPORT BI 811
	RADIOLOGICAL REPORT BI 806

Overview

Critical Skills Work Visa may be issued to an individual possessing such skills or qualification determined to be critical for the Republic from time to time by the Minister by notice in the Gazette.

Visa Fees

• The fee mentioned is per applicant and payable via the POS at the Visa Application Centres.
• Please Note:For Lagos & Abuja Applicants
• The visa fee in Naira is as per current exchange rate. It is subject to change without notice.
• There is a service charge of 29400 (Naira inclusive of VAT) levied per application over and above the visa fees.
• Visa Fee and service charge to be paid via POS inside VFS Centre.
• There is no exemption for VFS Service Charge.
• The above fee is non-refundable and non-transferable.

Please Note: For Port Harcourt Applicants

• The visa fee in Naira is as per current exchange rate. It is subject to change without notice.
• There is a service charge of 49400 (Naira inclusive of VAT) levied per application over and above the visa fees.
• The service fee mentioned is subject to change without notice, please check with the visa application centre before making payments.
• There is no exemption for VFS Service charge.
• The above fee is non-refundable and non transferable.

Documents Required

For detailed checklist on the RSA visa requirements, click here

Photo Specifications

Applicants are requested to submit their Application form with the new photo format, as explained below.

Photograph quality

The photographs must be:

• two identical colour photos for passports, not more than one month old, 35mm in width and 45 mm in height
• a close up of your head and top of your shoulder so that your face takes up to 70-80 percent of the photograph
• of high quality with no ink marks or creases and not damaged

The photogarphs must:

• show you looking directly at the camera, have appropriate brightness and contrast and be printed on high quality photo paper

Style and lighting

The photographs must:

• show your natural colour, show your eyes open and clearly visible – no hair across face
• show you facing square onto the camera, not looking over one shoulder (portrait style) or tilted.
• show both edges of your face clearly, be taken with a light grey or plain cream - coloured background
• be taken with uniform lighting and not show shadows or flash reflections on your face and no red-eye
• show you alone (no chair backs toys or other people visible)

Glasses and head covers

If you wear glasses:

• the photograph must show your eyes clearly with no flash reflection off the glasses, no dark-tinted lenses or heavy frames, make sure that the frame do not cover any part of your eyes

Head coverings:

• are not permitted except for religious reasons, but your facial features from of chin to top of forehead and both edges of your face must be clearly shown

Expression

The photograph must:

• show you looking at the camera with a neutral expression and mouth closed
• no obvious grinning, frowning or raised eyebrow

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Processing Time

The timelines given by South African High Commission in Nigeria for the processing of each application is a minimum of 6 to 8 weeks. However visa applicants should bear in mind that each application is subject to an individual assessment and processing time may vary.

Applicants need to bring their original receipt that was issued to them at the time of submission of visa application.

The collection timing is 10:00 - 16:00 (Monday-Friday except holidays)

Download Forms

Please download and completethe application forms below, ensure they are signed and please bring with you when submitting your application

	DHA 1738 FORM 8
	MEDICAL REPORT BI 811
	RADIOLOGICAL REPORT BI 806

Overview

A Relative’s visa may be issued to a foreigner who is a member of the immediate family (persons within the second step of kinship, where marriage or a spousal relationship is counted as one of such steps, but any common antecedent is not so counted) of a citizen or a permanent residence holder, provided that such citizen or permanent resident provides the prescribed financial assurance.

Visa Fees

• The fee mentioned is per applicant and payable via the POS at the Visa Application Centres.
• Please Note:For Lagos & Abuja Applicants
• The visa fee in Naira is as per current exchange rate. It is subject to change without notice.
• There is a service charge of 25200 (Naira inclusive of VAT) levied per application over and above the visa fees.
• Visa Fee and service charge to be paid via POS inside VFS Centre.
• There is no exemption for VFS Service Charge.
• The above fee is non-refundable and non-transferable.

Please Note: For Port Harcourt Applicants

• The visa fee in Naira is as per current exchange rate. It is subject to change without notice.
• There is a service charge of 45200 (Naira inclusive of VAT) levied per application over and above the visa fees.
• The service fee mentioned is subject to change without notice, please check with the visa application centre before making payments.
• There is no exemption for VFS Service charge.
• The above fee is non-refundable and non transferable.

Documents Required

For detailed checklist on the RSA visa requirements, click here

Photo Specifications

Applicants are requested to submit their Application form with the new photo format, as explained below.

Photograph quality

The photographs must be:

• two identical colour photos for passports, not more than one month old, 35mm in width and 45 mm in height
• a close up of your head and top of your shoulder so that your face takes up to 70-80 percent of the photograph
• of high quality with no ink marks or creases and not damaged

The photogarphs must:

• show you looking directly at the camera, have appropriate brightness and contrast and be printed on high quality photo paper

Style and lighting

The photographs must:

• show your natural colour, show your eyes open and clearly visible – no hair across face
• show you facing square onto the camera, not looking over one shoulder (portrait style) or tilted.
• show both edges of your face clearly, be taken with a light grey or plain cream - coloured background
• be taken with uniform lighting and not show shadows or flash reflections on your face and no red-eye
• show you alone (no chair backs toys or other people visible)

Glasses and head covers

If you wear glasses:

• the photograph must show your eyes clearly with no flash reflection off the glasses, no dark-tinted lenses or heavy frames, make sure that the frame do not cover any part of your eyes

Head coverings:

• are not permitted except for religious reasons, but your facial features from of chin to top of forehead and both edges of your face must be clearly shown

Expression

The photograph must:

• show you looking at the camera with a neutral expression and mouth closed
• no obvious grinning, frowning or raised eyebrow

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Processing Time

The timelines given by South African High Commission in Nigeria for the processing of each application is a minimum of 6 to 8 weeks. However visa applicants should bear in mind that each application is subject to an individual assessment and processing time may vary.

Applicants need to bring their original receipt that was issued to them at the time of submission of visa application.

The collection timing is 10:00 - 16:00 (Monday-Friday except holidays)

Download Forms

Please download and completethe application forms below, ensure they are signed and please bring with you when submitting your application

	DHA 1738 FORM 8
	MEDICAL REPORT BI 811
	RADIOLOGICAL REPORT BI 806

Overview

Intra Company Transfer Work visa may be issued to a foreigner who is employed abroad by a business operating in the Republic in a branch, subsidiary or affiliate relationship and who by reason of his or her employment is required to conduct work in the Republic

Visa Fees

• The fee mentioned is per applicant and payable via the POS at the Visa Application Centres.
• Please Note:For Lagos & Abuja Applicants
• The visa fee in Naira is as per current exchange rate. It is subject to change without notice.
• There is a service charge of 29400 (Naira inclusive of VAT) levied per application over and above the visa fees.
• Visa Fee and service charge to be paid via POS inside VFS Centre.
• There is no exemption for VFS Service Charge.
• The above fee is non-refundable and non-transferable.

Please Note: For Port Harcourt Applicants

• The visa fee in Naira is as per current exchange rate. It is subject to change without notice.
• There is a service charge of 49400 (Naira inclusive of VAT) levied per application over and above the visa fees.
• The service fee mentioned is subject to change without notice, please check with the visa application centre before making payments.
• There is no exemption for VFS Service charge.
• The above fee is non-refundable and non transferable.

Documents Required

For detailed checklist on the RSA visa requirements, click here

Photo Specifications

Applicants are requested to submit their Application form with the new photo format, as explained below.

Photograph quality

The photographs must be:

• two identical colour photos for passports, not more than one month old, 35mm in width and 45 mm in height
• a close up of your head and top of your shoulder so that your face takes up to 70-80 percent of the photograph
• of high quality with no ink marks or creases and not damaged

The photogarphs must:

• show you looking directly at the camera, have appropriate brightness and contrast and be printed on high quality photo paper

Style and lighting

The photographs must:

• show your natural colour, show your eyes open and clearly visible – no hair across face
• show you facing square onto the camera, not looking over one shoulder (portrait style) or tilted.
• show both edges of your face clearly, be taken with a light grey or plain cream - coloured background
• be taken with uniform lighting and not show shadows or flash reflections on your face and no red-eye
• show you alone (no chair backs toys or other people visible)

Glasses and head covers

If you wear glasses:

• the photograph must show your eyes clearly with no flash reflection off the glasses, no dark-tinted lenses or heavy frames, make sure that the frame do not cover any part of your eyes

Head coverings:

• are not permitted except for religious reasons, but your facial features from of chin to top of forehead and both edges of your face must be clearly shown

Expression

The photograph must:

• show you looking at the camera with a neutral expression and mouth closed
• no obvious grinning, frowning or raised eyebrow

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Processing Time

The timelines given by South African High Commission in Nigeria for the processing of each application is a minimum of 6 to 8 weeks. However visa applicants should bear in mind that each application is subject to an individual assessment and processing time may vary.

Applicants need to bring their original receipt that was issued to them at the time of submission of visa application.

The collection timing is 10:00 - 16:00 (Monday-Friday except holidays)

Download Forms

Please download and completethe application forms below, ensure they are signed and please bring with you when submitting your application

	DHA 1738 FORM 8
	MEDICAL REPORT BI 811
	RADIOLOGICAL REPORT BI 806

Overview

A Retired Person visa may be issued for a period exceeding three months to a foreigner who intends to retire in the Republic, provided that the foreigner complies with the requirements as prescribed.

Visa Fees

• The fee mentioned is per applicant and payable via the POS at the Visa Application Centres.
• Please Note:For Lagos & Abuja Applicants
• The visa fee in Naira is as per current exchange rate. It is subject to change without notice.
• There is a service charge of 29400 (Naira inclusive of VAT) levied per application over and above the visa fees.
• Visa Fee and service charge to be paid via POS inside VFS Centre.
• There is no exemption for VFS Service Charge.
• The above fee is non-refundable and non-transferable.

Please Note: For Port Harcourt Applicants

• The visa fee in Naira is as per current exchange rate. It is subject to change without notice.
• There is a service charge of 49400 (Naira inclusive of VAT) levied per application over and above the visa fees.
• The service fee mentioned is subject to change without notice, please check with the visa application centre before making payments.
• There is no exemption for VFS Service charge.
• The above fee is non-refundable and non transferable.

Documents Required

For detailed checklist on the RSA visa requirements, click here

Photo Specifications

Applicants are requested to submit their Application form with the new photo format, as explained below.

Photograph quality

The photographs must be:

• two identical colour photos for passports, not more than one month old, 35mm in width and 45 mm in height
• a close up of your head and top of your shoulder so that your face takes up to 70-80 percent of the photograph
• of high quality with no ink marks or creases and not damaged

The photogarphs must:

• show you looking directly at the camera, have appropriate brightness and contrast and be printed on high quality photo paper

Style and lighting

The photographs must:

• show your natural colour, show your eyes open and clearly visible – no hair across face
• show you facing square onto the camera, not looking over one shoulder (portrait style) or tilted.
• show both edges of your face clearly, be taken with a light grey or plain cream - coloured background
• be taken with uniform lighting and not show shadows or flash reflections on your face and no red-eye
• show you alone (no chair backs toys or other people visible)

Glasses and head covers

If you wear glasses:

• the photograph must show your eyes clearly with no flash reflection off the glasses, no dark-tinted lenses or heavy frames, make sure that the frame do not cover any part of your eyes

Head coverings:

• are not permitted except for religious reasons, but your facial features from of chin to top of forehead and both edges of your face must be clearly shown

Expression

The photograph must:

• show you looking at the camera with a neutral expression and mouth closed
• no obvious grinning, frowning or raised eyebrow

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Processing Time

The timelines given by South African High Commission in Nigeria for the processing of each application is a minimum of 6 to 8 weeks. However visa applicants should bear in mind that each application is subject to an individual assessment and processing time may vary.

Applicants need to bring their original receipt that was issued to them at the time of submission of visa application.

The collection timing is 10:00 - 16:00 (Monday-Friday except holidays)

Download Forms

Please download and completethe application forms below, ensure they are signed and please bring with you when submitting your application

	DHA 1738 FORM 8
	MEDICAL REPORT BI 811
	RADIOLOGICAL REPORT BI 806

Overview

Exchange permits may be issued to foreigners who are not older than 25 years of age and wish to participate in cultural, economic or social exchange programmes administered by an organ of the State or a public higher educational institution in conjunction with an organ of a foreign state.

Visa Fees

• The fee mentioned is per applicant and payable via the POS at the Visa Application Centres.
• Please Note:For Lagos & Abuja Applicants
• The visa fee in Naira is as per current exchange rate. It is subject to change without notice.
• There is a service charge of 29400 (Naira inclusive of VAT) levied per application over and above the visa fees.
• Visa Fee and service charge to be paid via POS inside VFS Centre.
• There is no exemption for VFS Service Charge.
• The above fee is non-refundable and non-transferable.

Please Note: For Port Harcourt Applicants

• The visa fee in Naira is as per current exchange rate. It is subject to change without notice.
• There is a service charge of 49400 (Naira inclusive of VAT) levied per application over and above the visa fees.
• The service fee mentioned is subject to change without notice, please check with the visa application centre before making payments.
• There is no exemption for VFS Service charge.
• The above fee is non-refundable and non transferable.

Documents Required

For detailed checklist on the RSA visa requirements, click here.

Photo Specifications

Applicants are requested to submit their Application form with the new photo format, as explained below.

Photograph quality

The photographs must be:

• two identical colour photos for passports, not more than one month old, 35mm in width and 45 mm in height
• a close up of your head and top of your shoulder so that your face takes up to 70-80 percent of the photograph
• of high quality with no ink marks or creases and not damaged

The photogarphs must:

• show you looking directly at the camera, have appropriate brightness and contrast and be printed on high quality photo paper

Style and lighting

The photographs must:

• show your natural colour, show your eyes open and clearly visible – no hair across face
• show you facing square onto the camera, not looking over one shoulder (portrait style) or tilted.
• show both edges of your face clearly, be taken with a light grey or plain cream - coloured background
• be taken with uniform lighting and not show shadows or flash reflections on your face and no red-eye
• show you alone (no chair backs toys or other people visible)

Glasses and head covers

If you wear glasses:

• the photograph must show your eyes clearly with no flash reflection off the glasses, no dark-tinted lenses or heavy frames, make sure that the frame do not cover any part of your eyes

Head coverings:

• are not permitted except for religious reasons, but your facial features from of chin to top of forehead and both edges of your face must be clearly shown

Expression

The photograph must:

• show you looking at the camera with a neutral expression and mouth closed
• no obvious grinning, frowning or raised eyebrow

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Processing Time

The timelines given by South African High Commission in Nigeria for the processing of each application is a minimum of 6 to 8 weeks. However visa applicants should bear in mind that each application is subject to an individual assessment and processing time may vary.

Applicants need to bring their original receipt that was issued to them at the time of submission of visa application.

The collection timing is 10:00 - 16:00 (Monday-Friday except holidays)

Download Forms

Please download and complete the application forms below, ensure they are signed and please bring with you when submitting your application

	DHA 1738 FORM 8
	MEDICAL REPORT BI 811
	RADIOLOGICAL REPORT BI 806

Overview

The South African High Commission wishes to inform you that with effect from 1st September 2016, all Permanent Residence applications should be submitted at VFS.

For any queries, kindly contact us on our call centre number 0815 018 8800. You can send in your queries to info.zang@vfshelpline.com

You may also contact South African High Commission on: 01-461 2067/ 2050/ 2051 or 09-462 4200

Visa Fees

• The fee mentioned is per applicant and payable via the POS at the Visa Application Centres.
• Please Note:For Lagos & Abuja Applicants
• The visa fee in Naira is as per current exchange rate. It is subject to change without notice.
• There is a service charge of 29400 (Naira inclusive of VAT) levied per application over and above the visa fees.
• Visa Fee and service charge to be paid via POS inside VFS Centre.
• There is no exemption for VFS Service Charge.
• The above fee is non-refundable and non-transferable.

Please Note: For Port Harcourt Applicants

• The visa fee in Naira is as per current exchange rate. It is subject to change without notice.
• There is a service charge of 49400 (Naira inclusive of VAT) levied per application over and above the visa fees.
• The service fee mentioned is subject to change without notice, please check with the visa application centre before making payments.
• There is no exemption for VFS Service charge.
• The above fee is non-refundable and non transferable.

Documents Required

For detailed checklist on the RSA visa requirements, click here

Applicants are advised to come with the original and a set of photocopy of all their documents.

Photo Specifications

Applicants are requested to submit their Application form with the new photo format, as explained below.

Photograph quality

The photographs must be:

• two identical colour photos for passports, not more than one month old, 35mm in width and 45 mm in height
• a close up of your head and top of your shoulder so that your face takes up to 70-80 percent of the photograph
• of high quality with no ink marks or creases and not damaged

The photogarphs must:

• show you looking directly at the camera, have appropriate brightness and contrast and be printed on high quality photo paper

Style and lighting

The photographs must:

• show your natural colour, show your eyes open and clearly visible – no hair across face
• show you facing square onto the camera, not looking over one shoulder (portrait style) or tilted.
• show both edges of your face clearly, be taken with a light grey or plain cream - coloured background
• be taken with uniform lighting and not show shadows or flash reflections on your face and no red-eye
• show you alone (no chair backs toys or other people visible)

Glasses and head covers

If you wear glasses:

• the photograph must show your eyes clearly with no flash reflection off the glasses, no dark-tinted lenses or heavy frames, make sure that the frame do not cover any part of your eyes

Head coverings:

• are not permitted except for religious reasons, but your facial features from of chin to top of forehead and both edges of your face must be clearly shown

Expression

The photograph must:

• show you looking at the camera with a neutral expression and mouth closed
• no obvious grinning, frowning or raised eyebrow

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Processing Time

The timelines given by South African High Commission in Nigeria for the processing of each application is a minimum of 10 months. However visa applicants should bear in mind that each application is subject to an individual assessment and processing time may vary.

Applicants need to bring their original receipt that was issued to them at the time of submission of visa application.

The collection timing is 10:00 - 16:00 (Monday-Friday except holidays)

Download Forms

Please download and complete the application forms below, ensure they are signed and please bring with you when submitting your application.

	DHA 947 FORM 18
	MEDICAL REPORT BI 811
	RADIOLOGICAL REPORT BI 806

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