Visa Application
Application Procedure:
TOURISM
Visa Category
Short Visit Visa
Sub category
Tourism
Eligibility
- All foreign Nationals except citizens of ECOWAS Member State Cameroonians and Chadians and other countries with which Nigeria has entered into visa abolition/waiver agreements
Requirements
- Passport valid for at least 6 months with at least 2 blank visa pages for endorsement
- Two (2) recent passport sized (35x40mm) photographs
- Return Ticket
- Evidence of Sufficient funds
- Evidence of hotel reservation/host address in Nigeria
Visa Validity
Valid for not more than 90 days from the date of issuance
Permit Type and duration of Stay
Single Entry. Visitors permit not exceeding 90 days
Permited Activicties
Permitted for Tourism purposes only
Restricted Activicties
- Not permitted for work
Permitted Visa Channels
- Embassy
- E-visa
- Visa on Arrival (VoA)
Important Note: Selected visa may include an additional fee of USD 65 for biometric capture
TRANSIT VISA- F3B
TRANSIT VISA- F3B
Transit Visa – F3B is for the passengers with onward ticket to the next destination
Visa Category
Short Visit Visa
Sub category
Transit
Eligibility
Transit Passengers who have onward ticket to the next destination where entry is guaranteed and wish to enter Nigeria before proceeding on the onward journey
Requirements
Onward ticket to the next destination
Visa Validity
1-7 days
Permit Type and duration of Stay
Transit Permit not exceeding 7 days
Permited Activicties
Permitted to enter Nigeria for 1-7 days maximum
Restricted Activicties
Valid for single entry
Permitted Visa Channels
Embassy
e-Visa
click the link below to apply
TRANSIT WITHOUT VISA- F3A
Transit without Visa- F3A
F3A is for transfer/direct transit passengers not staying beyond 48 hours
Visa Category
Short Visit Visa
Sub category
Transit
Eligibility
Transit Traveler
Requirements
Onward ticket
Visa Validity
N/A
Permit Type and duration of Stay
48 hours maximum
Permited Activicties
Connect flight to the next destination, transfer/direct transit
Restricted Activicties
Not permitted to go outside the airport
Permitted Visa Channels
N/A
click the link below to apply
https://visa.immigration.gov.ng/
VISITING VISA- MULTIPLE ENTRY- F6B
VISITING VISA- MULTIPLE ENTRY- F6B
F6B – Visiting (Multiple Entry) Visa is to visit Nigeria for the purpose of social visit to family and friends, based on reciprocity
Visa Category
Sub category
Visiting
Eligibility
- Citizens of countries who offer similar multiple entry visa to Nigerian citizens
Requirements
- Passport valid for at least 6 months with at least 2 blank visa pages for endorsement
- Invitation letter from family/friend in Nigeria
- Return ticket
- Evidence of sufficient funds
- Evidence of hotel reservation/host address in Nigeria
Visa Validity
Valid for not more than 90 days from the date of issuance
Permit Type and duration of Stay
Multiple Entry. Visitors Permit not exceeding 90 days per visit
Permited Activicties
Permitted for social visit only
Restricted Activicties
- Not permitted for work
Permitted Visa Channels
Embassy
click the link below to apply
VISITING VISA- SINGLE ENTRY- F6A
VISITING VISA- SINGLE ENTRY- F6A
F6A – Vising (Single Entry) Visa is to visit Nigeria for the purpose of social visit to family and friends
Visa Category
Sub category
Visiting
Eligibility
- Persons with friends and family in Nigeria
Requirements
- Passport valid for at least 6 months with at least 2 blank visa pages for endorsement
- Invitation letter from family/friend in Nigeria attached with copy of Nigerian Passport data page OR copy of residence permit
- Return ticket
- Evidence of sufficient funds
- Evidence of hotel reservation /host address in Nigeria
Visa Validity
Valid for not more than 90 days from the date of issuance
Permit Type and duration of Stay
Single Entry. Visitors Permit not exceeding 90 days
Permited Activicties
Permitted for social visit only
Restricted Activicties
- Not permitted for work
Permitted Visa Channels
Embassy
click the link below to apply
STAFF OF NGO VISA – F7M
STAFF OF NGO VISA – F7M
F7M – Staff of NGO Visa is a single-entry visa issued to visiting staff of Non-Governmental-Organisations (NGOs)
Visa Category
Short Visit Visa
Sub category
Exchange, Journalism, Religious, Sports & Entertainment
Eligibility
- Staff of NGOs
Requirements
- Passport valid for at least 6 months with at least 2 blank visa pages for endorsement
- Letter of invitation by NGO in Nigeria
- Return ticket
- Evidence of sufficient funds
- Evidence of hotel reservation/host address in Nigeria
Visa Validity
Valid for not more than 90 days from the date of issuance
Permit Type and duration of Stay
Single entry. Visitors Permit not exceeding 90 days
Permited Activicties
Permitted to perform NGO related activities only
Restricted Activicties
- Not permitted for work
Permitted Visa Channels
- Embassy
- e-Visa
click the link below to apply
STAFF OF INGO VISA – F7L
STAFF OF INGO VISA – F7L
F7L – Staff of INGO Visa is a single entry visa issued to staff of International Non Governmental Organisations for the purpose of INGO activities
Visa Category
Short Visit Visa
Sub category
Exchange, Journalism, Religious, Sports & Entertainment
Eligibility
- Staff of INGOs
Requirements
- Passport valid for at least 6 months with at least 2 blank visa pages for endorsement
- MoU between Government of Nigeria and the INGO
- Letter of invitation by INGO in Nigeria
- Return ticket
- Evidence of sufficient funds
- Evidence of hotel reservation/host address in Nigeria
Visa Validity
Valid for not more than 90 days from the date of issuance
Permit Type and duration of Stay
Single entry. Visitors Permit not exceeding 90 days
Permited Activicties
Permitted to perform INGO related activities only
Restricted Activicties
- Not permitted for work
Permitted Visa Channels
- Embassy
- e-Visa
click the link below to apply
EMERGENCY RELIEF WORK VISA – F7K
EMERGENCY RELIEF WORK VISA – F7K
F7K – Emergency Relief Work Visa is a single entry visa issued for the purpose of emergency/relief work
Visa Category
Short Visit Visa
Sub category
Exchange, Journalism, Religious, Sports & Entertainment
Eligibility
- Applicable for emergency relief workers
Requirements
- Passport valid for at least 6 months with at least 2 blank visa pages for endorsement
- Letter of request from relevant government agency
- Return Ticket
- Evidence of sufficient funds
- Evidence of hotel reservation/host address in Nigeria
Visa Validity
Valid for not more than 90 days from the date of issuance
Permit Type and duration of Stay
Single entry. Visitors Permit not exceeding 90 days
Permited Activicties
Permitted to perform emergency/relief work only
Restricted Activicties
- Not permitted for work
Permitted Visa Channels
- Embassy
- e-Visa
- Visa On Arrival(VoA)
click the link below to apply
https://visa.immigration.gov.ng/
HUMANITARIAN SERVICES VISA – F7J
HUMANITARIAN SERVICES VISA – F7J
F7J – Humanitarian Visa is a single-entry visa issued for the purpose of humanitarian services
Visa Category
Short Visit Visa
Sub category
Exchange, Journalism, Religious, Sports & Entertainment
Eligibility
- Humanitarian Workers
Requirements
- Passport valid for at least 6 months with at least 2 blank visa pages for endorsement
- Letter (MoU from National Planning Commission)
- Return ticket
- Evidence of sufficient funds
- Evidence of hotel reservation/host address in Nigeria
Visa Validity
Valid for not more than 90 days from the date of issuance
Permit Type and duration of Stay
Single entry. Visitors Permit not exceeding 90 days
Permited Activicties
Permitted to perform humanitarian activities only
Restricted Activicties
- Not permitted for work
Permitted Visa Channels
- Embassy
- e-Visa
click the link below to apply
https://visa.immigration.gov.ng/
INTERNATIONAL CULTURAL EXCHANGE VISA – F7I
INTERNATIONAL CULTURAL EXCHANGE VISA – F7I
F7I – International Cultural Exchange Visa is a single-entry visa issued for the purpose of cultural exchange activities
Visa Category
Short Visit Visa
Sub category
Exchange, Journalism, Religious, Sports & Entertainment
Eligibility
- Citizens of countries with which Nigeria has a memorandum of understanding (MoU) on cultural exchange programme
Requirements
- Passport valid for at least 6 months with at least 2 blank visa pages for endorsement
- Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with relevant government agency
- Return Ticket
- Evidence of sufficient funds
- Evidence of hotel reservation/host address in Nigeria
Visa Validity
Valid for not more than 90 days from the date of issuance
Permit Type and duration of Stay
Single entry. Visitors Permit not exceeding 90 days
Permited Activicties
Permitted to perform cultural exchange programme only
Restricted Activicties
- Not permitted for work
Permitted Visa Channels
- Embassy
- e-Visa
click the link below to apply
https://visa.immigration.gov.ng/
STUDY TOUR VISA – F7G
STUDY TOUR VISA – F7G
F7G – Study Tour Visa is a single-entry visa issued for the purpose of study tour
Visa Category
Short Visit Visa
Sub category
Exchange, Journalism, Religious, Sports & Entertainment
Eligibility
- Students
- Scholars
- Course Participants
Requirements
- Passport valid for at least 6 months with at least 2 blank visa pages for endorsement
- Letter from approved institution in Nigeria
- Return ticket
- Evidence of sufficient funds
- Evidence of hotel reservation/host address in Nigeria
Visa Validity
Valid for not more than 90 days from the date of issuance
Permit Type and duration of Stay
Single entry. Visitors Permit not exceeding 90 days
Permited Activicties
Permitted to perform study tour only
Restricted Activicties
- Not permitted for work or schooling
Permitted Visa Channels
- Embassy
- e-Visa
click the link below to apply
https://visa.immigration.gov.ng/
ARTIST(E)/ENTERTAINER/MUSICIAN VISA – F7F
ARTIST(E)/ENTERTAINER/MUSICIAN VISA – F7F
Artist(e) Entertainer/ Musician Visa is a single-entry visa issued to visit Nigeria for the purpose of performance as an artist(e), entertainer or musician
Visa Category
Short Visit Visa
Sub category
Exchange, Journalism, Religious, Sports & Entertainment
Eligibility
- Performing artist(e)s
- entertainers or musicians
Requirements
- Passport valid for at least 6 months with at least 2 blank visa pages for endorsement
- Invitation letter from event organizer
- Return ticket
- Evidence of sufficient funds
- Evidence of hotel reservation/host address in Nigeria
Visa Validity
Valid for not more than 90 days from the date of issuance
Permit Type and duration of Stay
Single entry. Visitors Permit not exceeding 90 days
Permited Activicties
Permitted to create/perform play, art, entertainment, music, dance, drama, comedy and other activities in the creative industry
Restricted Activicties
- Not permitted for work
Permitted Visa Channels
- Embassy
- e-Visa
click the link below to apply
https://visa.immigration.gov.ng/
SPORTS VISA – F7E
SPORTS VISA – F7E
F7E – Sports Visa is a single-entry visa issued for the purpose of sporting activities
Visa Category
Short Visit Visa
Sub category
Exchange, Journalism, Religious, Sports & Entertainment
Eligibility
- Sports men/women
- officials and organized supporters club
Requirements
- Passport valid for at least 6 months with at least 2 blank visa pages for endorsement
- Letter from Federal/State Ministry of Sports
- Fixtures
- Return ticket
- Evidence of sufficient funds
- Evidence of hotel reservation/host address in Nigeria
Visa Validity
Valid for not more than 90 days from the date of issuance
Permit Type and duration of Stay
Single entry. Visitors Permit not exceeding 90 days
Permited Activicties
Permitted to perform sporting activities only
Restricted Activicties
- Not permitted for work
Permitted Visa Channels
- Embassy
- e-Visa
click the link below to apply
https://visa.immigration.gov.ng/
MEDICAL TOURISM VISA – F7C
MEDICAL TOURISM VISA – F7C
Medical Tourism Visa is issued for the purpose of receiving medical care in Nigeria
Visa Category
Short Visit Visa
Sub category
Exchange, Journalism, Religious, Sports & Entertainment
Eligibility
- Persons in need of medical attention
- Person accompanying medical patient
Requirements
- Passport valid for at least 6 months with at least 2 blank visa pages for endorsement
- Letter from Health Care Provider in Nigeria
- Return Ticket
- Evidence of sufficient funds
- Evidence of hotel reservation/host address in Nigeria
Visa Validity
Valid for not more than 90 days from the date of issuance
Permit Type and duration of Stay
Single entry. Visitors Permit not exceeding 90 days
Permited Activicties
Permitted for medical tourism activities only
Restricted Activicties
- Not permitted for work
Permitted Visa Channels
- Embassy
- e-Visa
click the link below to apply
https://visa.immigration.gov.ng/
CLERIC VISA – F7B
CLERIC VISA – F7B
Cleric Visa is a single-entry visa issued to religious officials for the purpose of providing religious services such as preaching, seminar and conferences
Visa Category
Short Visit Visa
Sub category
Exchange, Journalism, Religious, Sports & Entertainment
Eligibility
- Clerics
Requirements
- Passport valid for 6 months validity with at least 2 blank visa pages for endorsement
- Letter of invitation from religious body in Nigeria
- Return ticket
- Evidence of sufficient funds
- Evidence of hotel reservation/host address in Nigeria
- Subject to clearance
Visa Validity
Valid for not more than 90 days from the date of issuance
Permit Type and duration of Stay
Single entry. Visitors Permit not exceeding 90 days
Permited Activicties
Permitted to perform religious services only
Restricted Activicties
- Not permitted for work
Permitted Visa Channels
- Embassy
click the link below to apply
https://visa.immigration.gov.ng/
JOURNALIST VISA – F7A
JOURNALIST VISA – F7A
F7A – Journalist Visa is a single-entry visa issued for the purpose of media and journalism
Visa Category
Short Visit Visa
Sub category
Exchange, Journalism, Religious, Sports & Entertainment
Eligibility
- Journalists and Media Practitioners
Requirements
- Passport valid for 6 months with at least 2 blank visa pages for endorsement
- Appropriate clearance from the Federal Ministry of Information and culture
- Return ticket
- Evidence of sufficient funds
- Evidence of hotel reservation/host address in Nigeria
Visa Validity
Valid for not more than 90 days from the date of issuance
Permit Type and duration of Stay
Single entry. Visitors Permit not exceeding 90 days
Permited Activicties
Permitted to carrying out journalism and media related activities only
Restricted Activicties
- Not permitted for work
Permitted Visa Channels
- Embassy
- e-visa
click the link below to apply