Countries do not require Visa on Arrival to Nigeria
Visa on Arrival is issued at the port of entry in Nigeria. Visa on Arrival is available to citizens of all countries except ECOWAS Nationals
Nigerian Visa types & Validity
- Business Visa
- Diplomatic visa
- Tourist Visa
- Transit Visa
- Temporary Work Permit (TWP)
- STR
Nigerian Tourist Visa: Procedure to apply, Documents required, validity
How to apply for Nigerian Tourist Visa?
Travelers who wish to visit for the tourism purpose and family/friends can apply for Nigerian tourist visa
Who is eligible to apply?
- All country’s citizen except ECOWAS Nationals who do not require visa to Nigeria
Documents required
- A valid passport (at least 6 months validity and 2 blank pages to be left)
- Two passport size (35/40mm) photos.
- Confirmed flight tickets
- Proof of sufficient funds
- Proof of accommodation (Hotel reservation for tourist or address of host for visiting family/friends)
- Invitation letter from host in Nigeria if applicable.
Validity: 90 days
Where to apply?
- Travelers can apply at the Nigerian Embassies/High Commissions/Consulates
Procedure:
- Complete the online application form
- Make the payment online
- Print the completed application form
- Affix 2 passport sized (35/40mm) photographs
- Send the completed visa application form along with the supporting documents to your residing country’s Embassy/High Commission/Consulate of Nigeria via post or in person (or) the visa application center via post or person
*Applicant may require to attend the interview
Processing Time: 2 – 3 working days from receipt of application
Nigerian Transit Visa: Procedure to apply, Documents required, validity
- Passport valid for at least 6 months with at least 2 blank visa pages for endorsement.
- Two (2) recent passport sized (35/40mm) photograph.
- Return ticket.
- Evidence of sufficient funds.
- Evidence of Hotel Reservation/host address in Nigeria.
Nigerian Visa on Arrival and Transit Visa: Procedure and documents required
- Passengers can obtain visa on arrival for minimum of 48 hours and maximum of 7 days.
- Can be obtained from the Nigerian mission from your country
Documents required:
- A valid passport (at least 6 months validity and 2 blank pages to be left)
- Two passport size (35/40mm) photos.
- Confirmed flight tickets of connecting flight within 48hrs
- Proof of sufficient funds
Validity: minimum of 48 hours and maximum of 7 days for the stay
Where to obtain the Nigerian Visa on Arrival?
- Visa on arrival obtained from the Nigerian mission from your country
How and where to apply Nigerian transit visa?
Where to apply?
- Passengers can apply at the airport on arrival and at the Nigerian Embassies/High Commissions/Consulates
At airport
- Visa on arrival can be obtained on arrival at the international airport in Nigeria.
- Submit a request for Transit Visa
- Obtain the visa by making the payment online
At the Nigerian Embassies/High Commissions/Consulates
- Complete the online application form
- Make the payment online
- Print the completed application form
- Affix 2 passport sized (35/40mm) photographs
- Send the completed visa application form along with the supporting documents to your residing country’s Embassy/High Commission/Consulate of Nigeria via post or in person (or) the visa application center via post or person
Processing Time: 2 – 3 working days from receipt of application
Nigerian Business Visa: Procedure to apply, Documents required, validity
Travelers who wish to visit for the business purpose can apply for Nigerian tourist visa.
Who is eligible to apply?
- All country’s citizen except ECOWAS Nationals who do not require visa to Nigeria
- For the purpose of Meeting, Conference, Seminar, Contract Negotiation, Marketing, Sales, Purchase distribution of Nigerian Goods, Trade Fairs, Job Interviews, Training of Nigerians (Humanitarian Services), Emergency/Relief work, Crew members, Staff of NGOs, Staff of INGOs, Researchers, Musical Concerts.
Documents required
- A valid passport (at least 6 months validity and 2 blank pages to be left)
- Two passport size (35/40mm) photos.
- Confirmed flight tickets
- Proof of sufficient funds
- Proof of accommodation (Hotel reservation for tourist or address of host for visiting family/friends)
- Invitation letter from host in Nigeria if applicable.
Validity: 90 days (not extendable)
Where to apply?
- Travelers can apply at the Nigerian Embassies/High Commissions/Consulates
Procedure:
- Complete the online application form
- Make the payment online
- Print the completed application form
- Affix 2 passport sized (35/40mm) photographs
- Send the completed visa application form along with the supporting documents to your residing country’s Embassy/High Commission/Consulate of Nigeria via post or in person (or) the visa application center via post or person
*Applicant may require to attend the interview
Processing Time: 2 – 3 working days from receipt of application
Nigerian Visa Fees for Tourist visa, Transit visa, Business visa, Temporary work visa
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