Nigerian High Commission Pretoria, South Africa
Contact Information
High Commission (Pretoria)
971 Francis Baard Street
Arcadia, Pretoria
South Africa
Phone: +27 12 342 0805 / 0808 / 0905
Hours: Mon-Fri, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM (by appointment)
Consulate General (Johannesburg)
5 Gilloolys View Office Park
Corner Osborn & Nanyuki Road
Bedfordview, Johannesburg
Website: nigerianconsulatesa.org
Services
- Passport renewal and new applications ($150/$230)
- Emergency Travel Certificate
- Visa services for visitors to Nigeria
- NIN enrolment
- Birth and death registration
- Document authentication and legalization
- Notarial services and affidavits
- Citizen welfare and assistance
Nigerians in South Africa
South Africa hosts a significant Nigerian community, particularly in Johannesburg, Pretoria, Cape Town, and Durban. Both the High Commission in Pretoria and the Consulate General in Johannesburg provide consular services.
- Appointments are required for most services
- The consulate in Johannesburg handles most passport and consular services for the Gauteng region
- Emergency consular assistance is available for Nigerian citizens in distress
Passport Renewal
- Obtain NIN (enrol at the High Commission or Consulate)
- Apply online at passport.immigration.gov.ng
- Pay $150 (32-page) or $230 (64-page)
- Book biometric appointment
- Attend with all documents
- Collect when notified (6-8 weeks)
Emergency
For consular emergencies:
+27 12 342 0805