Visa Application

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

https://visa.immigration.gov.ng/

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

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

https://visa.immigration.gov.ng/

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

https://visa.immigration.gov.ng/

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

https://visa.immigration.gov.ng/

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

https://visa.immigration.gov.ng/

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

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

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

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 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

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 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 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

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

https://visa.immigration.gov.ng/