e-Visa for Nigeria (Do-It-Yourself DIY Guide)
- Recommended Web Browser = Google Chrome
- Estimated Completion Time = 20 minutes
- Cost for Single Entry Visiting visa
- USA citizens = $160 + $0.60 payment processing feeĀ
- UK citizens = $314 + $0.60 payment processing feeĀ
- China citizens = $234 + $0.60 payment processing feeĀ
- Lebanon citizens = $270 + $0.60 payment processing feeĀ
- Italy citizens = $258 + $0.60 payment processing fee
- Use only the official NIS portal Nigeria Immigration Service e-Visa portal,
- Make sure your passport is valid for at least 6 months,Ā
- Choose the Visiting Visa class – Single entry or Multiple entry and
- Check the SCREENSHOTS section on this page for reassurance as needed.
Visa Class:Ā which visa class fits most travelers?
| Trip purpose | Likely class | What you typically need |
|---|---|---|
Tourism, events, sightseeing A single-entry, 30-day visa for tourism and sightseeing in Nigeria. Applicants must have a valid passport, return ticket, evidence of accommodation andĀ bank statement to show sufficient funds. It is strictly for leisure and does not allow work or extensions. Minors also need parental consent documents. | F5A Tourism Visa (NOT listed on portal onĀ March 24, 2016) | Passport, photo, return/onward ticket, hotel or host address, proof of funds |
Visiting family/friends or staying with a host Issued for a 30-day social visit to family or friends in Nigeria. Applicants need an invitation letter from their host, the hostās Nigerian passport or residency permit, proof of funds, and a valid return ticket. This visa is single-entry, cannot be extended, and prohibits employment. Minors must show birth certificates and parental consent. | F6A Visiting Visa Single Entry (6 months) SE6M F6B Visiting Visa Multiple Entry (1 Year) | Everything above plus invitation letter and host ID/residency permit |
1. Prepare Your Documents
- Passport: Valid for at least six months with at least two blank pages.
- Passport Photo: Recent color photo with a white background.
- Invitation Letter: From a host in Nigeria (family/friend or company), accepting immigration responsibility.
- Host’s Passport Data Page: Copy of the hostās passport data page.
- Proof of Accommodation: Hotel reservation or host address.
- Flight Itinerary: Round-trip ticket confirmation.
- Proof of Funds: Recent bank statement.
- Visit the official e-Visa portal @Ā Nigeria Immigration Service e-Visa portal
- Choose the visa class that matches your realĀ purpose of travel.
- For a wedding trip where you are mainly attending events and sightseeing, Tourism Visa (F5A) may fit better.
- IfĀ you are staying with a host or traveling primarily for a social visit, F6A Visiting (Single Entry) may fit better.
- Fill in all required fields accurately –
- Enter your passport details exactly as shown onĀ the passport biodata page
- Match your travel dates to your itinerary.
- UseĀ the same name order and spelling across passport, ticket, and uploadedĀ documents
- Upload your photo
- Upload clear files. Keep scans upright,Ā readable, and complete.
- IfĀ a document is optional for your category, do not upload random substitutes. Use only what the portal asks for.
- Pay the visa fee online along with any processing chargesĀ using supported eāpayment methods
- After payment, submit the application and save
the confirmation page, reference number, and any email notices.
- The approval letter will be sent via email.
- Apply at least 15 business days before travel (some approvals may be faster).
- Once approved you should print the eāVisa
approval or confirmation and carry it with you to Nigeria. - BringĀ the same passport used in the application
- Print and carry your e-visa approval letter.
- Printed visa approval/confirmation.
- Same PassportĀ used in the application.
- Return ticket.
- Hotel reservation or host details.
- Invitation letter if your visa class requires it.
- A copy of your bank statement or other financial proof, in case asked.
| Item | Done |
|---|---|
| Passport valid 6+ months | |
| Passport photo ready | |
| Hotel/host address ready | |
| Return ticket ready | |
| Bank statement ready | |
| Invitation letter + host ID ready (if F6A) | |
| Approval letter printed after approval |
- E-Visa Replacing VoA: Visa-on-Arrival has been replaced by the e-Visa platform.
- Stay Duration: Typically up to 30 days.
- Safety: Use designated approved entry routes.
- Bank Statements: Up to 180 days may be requested.
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