Effective 13 July 2022, our South Africa Visa Application Centres in Lagos and Port Harcourt have resumed operations for the convenience of Nigerian nationals residing in these locations. Applicants can now visit our South Africa Visa Application Centres in Abuja, Lagos and Port Harcourt for all visa categories at the following operational timings (except all public holidays):
Monday to Friday from 8 AM to 3 PM.
South Africa is a key destination for Nigerian nationals for business, holidays, visiting friends and relatives, education and medical care. To book their appointments based on their purpose of visit to South Africa at a Centre closer to their location, applicants can visit our website (https://visa.vfsglobal.com/nga/en/zaf), call our helpdesk at 08150188800 or email us at info.zang@vfshelpline.com for any assistance.
Mr. Hariprasad Viswanathan, Head- Sub-Saharan Africa for VFS Global, noted, “Our South Africa Visa Application Centres in Lagos and Port Harcourt are now fully operational effective 13 July 2022 for all Nigerian nationals seeking a visa to South Africa. Please adhere to the precautionary measures established at our Centres for their safety and that our of employees. Applicants who wish to avoid visiting public places can also use optional services, such as courier service for passport pass-back, so they do not have to visit the Visa Application Centre twice.”
Some key features (optional for greater convenience) at the centres for added comfort and convenience to enhance the overall experience of applicants include:
- Premium Lounge facility for more personalised service at the Visa Application Centre
- 24/7 Customer support through our call centre, email communication
- Courier service facility for delivery of passport to your doorstep
- Photocopy services for submitting high-quality copies of your key documents
- SMS service facility to track your application
VFS Global has a long-standing relationship with the Republic of South Africa since 2010. Currently, we service the Department of Home Affairs through a network of 45 Visa Application Centres in 18 countries.
| South Africa Visa Application Centre Address in Abuja: Sterling Bank Plaza, 3rd Floor, Plot 1083 Mohammadu Buhari Way, Central Business District, Abuja, Nigeria Address in Lagos: Plot 110, Admiral Ayinla Way, Opposite Treasure Garden Estate, Third Roundabout, Lekki Phase I, Lagos, Nigeria Address in Port Harcourt: Vineyard Shopping Centre, 88 Woji Road, GRA, Port Harcourt, Nigeria |
| Helpline: 08150188800 | Email id: info.zang@vfshelpline.com Website: https://visa.vfsglobal.com/nga/en/zaf Business hours: 0800 hrs to 1500 hrs (Monday to Friday, except scheduled holidays) |
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| *VFS Global will be responsible only for accepting applications for client missions. All applications submitted will continue to be assessed and processed by the respective client missions. Timelines for turnaround are as per the discretion of the authorities |