Nigeria - Consulate of South Africa in Lagos

You are a Nigerian citizen or you are from South Africa and are looking for information on the consulate of South Africa in Lagos situated in Nigeria. A consulate in Lagos could be a small honorary consulate or a bigger consulate general of South Africa. It all depends on the importance of Lagos and Nigeria in the relationships with the government of South Africa.

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South African Consulate General in Lagos, Nigeria - 24 Molade Okoya Thomas Street - Victoria Island - Lagos - Nigeria

Tel: (+234) 1 461 2981 & (+234) 1 461-2067

Fax:

Email: safrica@nigol.net

Website: dirco.gov.za/lagos/

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The difference between consulates found in Lagos 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 Lagos

South African Consulate General in Lagos, Nigeria - 24 Molade Okoya Thomas Street - Victoria Island - Lagos - Nigeria
Email: 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 Lagos

Most consulates in Lagos need visitors to make an appointment for a visit. Call or email the consulate of South Africa in Lagos 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 Lagos 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 Lagos please note that many embassies and consulates can ask you to show proof of a valid travel insurance with extensive coverage.