Nigeria - Consulate of South Africa in Kano |
You are a Nigerian citizen or you are from South Africa and are looking for information on the consulate of South Africa in Kano situated in Nigeria. A consulate in Kano could be a small honorary consulate or a bigger consulate general of South Africa. It all depends on the importance of Kano and Nigeria in the relationships with the government of South Africa.
Sorry there is no consulate of South Africa in Kano !
However, South Africa could have more than one consulate in Nigeria besides Kano.
When South Africa has more consulates located in Nigeria ouside of Kano you can find them mentioned below.
Otherwise you can also contact the embassy of South Africa in Nigeria of which you will find details also below.
The difference between consulates found in Kano are the level of powers and size of these consulates. Some consulates are
the bigger consulate-general and usually can assist in a wide scope of consular matters. Other smaller consulates are often manned by private
citizens and are called honorary consulates. These honorary consulates often have limited powers and do not issue visas or passports.
All consulates of South Africa in Nigeria besides Kano
South African Consulate General in Lagos, Nigeria - 24 Molade Okoya Thomas Street - Victoria Island - Lagos - NigeriaEmail: safrica@nigol.net - Tel: (+234) 1 461 2981 & (+234) 1 461-2067 - Website: dirco.gov.za/lagos/
Or the embassy of South Africa in Nigeria
South African High Commission in Abuja, Nigeria,
Diplomatic Zone,
Plot 371,
Central Business District,
Abuja,
Nigeria
Email: dtiabuja@gmail.com - Tel: (+234) 9 782 2850 and (+234) 9 782 2852 - Website:
Consulate Appointment in Kano
Most consulates in Kano need visitors to make an appointment for a visit. Call or email the consulate of South Africa in Kano first for information on opening hours and appointments. Please be aware that most smaller consulates and honorary consulates often do not issue visas or passports or offer any consular assistance at all.
Travel Insurance
When you travel to Kano do not forget to buy a comprehensive travel
insurance. You can get sick, miss your flight, personal belongings can be stolen or you can have an accident and
need a doctor or hospital in Nigeria or South Africa.
Moreover, when you apply for a visa at the consulate
in Kano please note that many embassies and consulates can ask you to show proof of a valid travel insurance with extensive coverage.