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

  1. Obtain NIN (enrol at the High Commission or Consulate)
  2. Apply online at passport.immigration.gov.ng
  3. Pay $150 (32-page) or $230 (64-page)
  4. Book biometric appointment
  5. Attend with all documents
  6. Collect when notified (6-8 weeks)
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Emergency

For consular emergencies:

+27 12 342 0805