VISAS FOR SOUTH AFRICA

Link to South African Visa application form

http://www.home-affairs.gov.za/documents/bi-84.pdf

New Process for Visas to South Africa

The South African Government outsourced the visa process for Nigerians visiting South Africa to a Lagos based firm, VFS Global Services from December 2010. Applicants must now apply to Visa Application Centres (VAC) in Lagos and Abuja.

The Visa Application Centre of VFS Global Services is located at 25 Glover Road, Ikoyi, Lagos (opposite the Southern Sun Hotel).

Diplomatic and Official Passport holders, as well as all those applying for study, work and medical permits, will continue to present their applications at the High Commission.

A new fee regime has also been introduced. Applicants will pay a total of N17,600 for each application that will include: N8,600 for the visa fee and N9,000 as a service fee. Payments can be made at the VAC.