Note: Obtainable at Nigerian Missions

The Nigeria Immigration Services (NIS) does not have control over the activities or timelines of concierge or Agents patronized by Visa Applicants.

Short Visit Visas allow travelers to visit Nigeria for a period not exceeding three months. Visas and their brief descriptions are listed below. To view more information on each visa class (such as eligibility, fees, validity, etc.), Click on more details.

TOURISM

Tourism Visa – F5A

Tourism Visa is a single-entry visa issued for the purpose of tourism in Nigeria

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

Permitted Activities

Permitted for Tourism purposes only

Restricted Activities

• 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
• The Nigeria Immigration Services (NIS) does not have control over the activities or timelines of concierge or Agents patronized by Visa Applicants.

TRANSIT

Transit Visa- F3A

Transit Visa – F3A 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

Permitted Activities

• Permitted to enter Nigeria for 1-7 days maximum

Restricted Activities

• Valid for single entry

Permitted Visa Channels

• Embassy
• e-Visa

Important Note:

The Nigeria Immigration Services (NIS) does not have control over the activities or timelines of concierge or Agents patronized by Visa Applicants.

 

Transit without Visa- F3B

F3B 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

Permitted Activities

• Connect flight to the next destination, transfer/direct transit

Restricted Activities

• Not permitted to go outside the airport

Permitted Visa Channels

https://immigration.gov.ng

https://visa.immigration.gov.ng

Important Note:

The Nigeria Immigration Services (NIS) does not have control over the activities or timelines of concierge or Agents patronized by Visa Applicants.