Eligibility

The short stay tourist visa is recommended for someone intending to travel to Nigeria for tourism, visiting friends/family, short stay journalism, medical tourism, sports participation, religious clergy/pilgrimage or short-term educational tour. The Tourist Visa is available to all passport holders except ECOWAS/CEDEAO Nationals and citizens of other countries like Cameroon and Chad with which Nigeria has entered into visa abolition agreements. 

 

Basic Requirements

Below are the standard requirements for all tourism-related visas applied through the Nigeria Consular Missions or Visa Application Centers.

1. Passport valid for at least 6 months with at least 2 blank pages.
2. Booked return Air Ticket to Nigeria.
3. Evidence of Sufficient Funds. 
4. Address of Host in Nigeria or Evidence of Hotel Reservation.
    
5. Printout of completed Online Visa Application from.
6. Printout of the Online Payment Acknowledgement slip. 
7. Two (2) recent Passport sized (35/40mm) Photographs.

 

Extra Requirements

Under the new Nigeria Visa Policy 2020, See description and additional requirements for specific tourism-related Short Visit Visa (SVV) types below, for maximum duration of 90 days.

 

F5A : Tourism Visa

Single Entry visa for foreigner who wishes to visit Nigeria for tourism. 

Additional Requirements:

• Evidence of Hotel Reservation.
• Any extra requirements by the Nigerian Mission or Visa Application Center.

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F6A : Visiting Visa

Single Entry visa for foreigner visiting friends or family in Nigeria. 

Additional Requirements:

• Verifiable Address of Host in Nigeria.
• Invitation letter from Host accepting Immigration Responsibilities.
• Copy of Nigerian Passport Data Page or Residence Permit of the Host in Nigeria.
• Any extra requirements by the Nigerian Mission or Visa Application Center.

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F6B : Visiting Visa

Multiple Entry visa for foreigner visiting friends or family in Nigeria. This visa is issued on reciprocity. 

Additional Requirements:

• Applicant must be from a country that issues similar visa to Nigerians.
• Invitation letter from Host in Nigeria accepting Immigration Responsibilities. 
• Any extra requirements by the Nigerian Mission or Visa Application Center.

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F7A : Journalist Visa

Single Entry visa for foreigner visiting Nigeria for the purpose of Short Stay Journalism. 

Additional Requirements:

• Clearance from the Federal Ministry of Information and Culture
• Any extra requirements by the Nigerian Mission or Visa Application Center.

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F7B : Cleric Visa

Single Entry visa for Foreign clergyman engaging in preaching or other religious task. 

Additional Requirements:

• Official invitation from the respective religious body (subject to clearance).
• Any extra requirements by the Nigerian Mission or Visa Application Center.

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F7C : Medical Tourism Visa

Single Entry visa for Foreign patient or their companion going for medical treatment in Nigeria. 

Additional Requirements:

• Approved letter from licensed health care provider or traditional healer.
• Any extra requirements by the Nigerian Mission or Visa Application Center.

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F7D : Religious Tourism Visa

Single Entry visa for foreigner attending a significant religious event in Nigeria. 

Additional Requirements:

• Any extra requirements by the Nigerian Mission or Visa Application Center.

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F7E : Sports Visa

Single Entry visa for foreigner participating in a sports club/event held in Nigeria. 

Additional Requirements:

• Approved letter from the Federal/State Ministry of Sports.
• Game Fixture. 
• Any extra requirements by the Nigerian Mission or Visa Application Center.

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F7F : Artist/Entertainer/Musician Visa

Single Entry visa for Foreign entertaining artist, performer or musician in Nigeria. 

Additional Requirements:

• Approved invitation letter from the licensed Nigerian Event Organizer.
• Any extra requirements by the Nigerian Mission or Visa Application Center.

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F7G : Study Tour Visa

Single Entry visa for foreigner intending to tour a Nigerian Educational Institution. 

Additional Requirements:

• Approved letter from a recognized Nigerian Institution.
• Any extra requirements by the Nigerian Mission or Visa Application Center.

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F7H : Academic Exchange Program (AEP) Visa

Single Entry visa for foreigner attending short-term educational exchange program in Nigeria. 

Additional Requirements:

• Approved letter from a recognized Nigerian Institution.
• Any extra requirements by the Nigerian Mission or Visa Application Center.

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Application Procedure

Step 1: Decide on the Visa - Ensure that this category of visa is suitable for your purpose in Nigeria.
Step 2: Gather Requirements - Prepare all the necessary requirements for the visa.
Step 3: Apply Online - Complete the NIS Online Visa Application and print out the completed form. 
Step 4: Pay Online in the same aforementioned online application process and print out payment receipt.
Step 5: Affix 2 Passport sized Photographs (35/40mm) with white background with neither head covers nor face covers.
Step 6: Submit Application with the completed form and attached requirements to the Nigerian Mission or VAC.
Step 7: Visa Interview - There might be a scheduled interview depending on the visa type and/or if it is the first time you apply.

 

Important Information

Visa validity: Successful Applicant must enter Nigeria within 90 days from the date of issue.
Caution: This Visa is not valid for employment.
Visa Fees: New Fees Table | Old Fees Table
Processing Timeline: 2 – 10 working days from receipt of application, depending on the visa type, the channel of application and processing location.

 

The Tourist Visa is obtainable in most Nigerian Consular Missions around the world. Applicant may be invited to the Nigerian Embassy, High Commission, Consulate or Nigeria Visa Application Center (VAC) for interview if necessary. Some of the visa types are also obtainable through the express visa application channels : eVisa System and Visa on Arrival (VoA) program.