Transit Visa

F3B - Transit Visa

               



Visa

The F3B Transit Visa is a very short stay endorsement intended for foreign passengers and crew members simply passing through Nigeria. This one-week non-renewable Short Visit Visa (SVV) was introduced in the Nigeria 2005 visa regime but was updraged for more flexibility in the Nigeria Visa Policy 2020. The F3B and is obtainable through e-Visa online application as well as the Nigeria Mission abroad (Embassy, High Commision or Consulate).


Eligibility

  • A. Direct Transit Passenger with valid onward ticket to a different destination. 
  • B. Sea or Air crew members on duty rotation scheduled to depart Nigeria within a week.

Requirements

For Passenger :

  • Onward journey ticket

For Crew Member :

  • Crew Member Certificate
  • Advance Provision of GEN DEC (General Declaration)

Basic Requirements for Application Procedure :

  • Valid Travel Document
  • Printout of completed Online Visa Application form.
  • Printout of the Online Payment Acknowledgement slip. 
  • Two (2) recent Passport sized (35/40mm) Photograph.

Additional requirement(s) will depend on the visa application channel : e-Visa or through the Nigerian Mission abroad


Visa Validity

The period between the date visa is issued and when applicant can enter Nigeria.

  • 7 Days

Entry Validity

How many times this visa can be used to enter Nigeria.

  • Single Entry

Duration of Stay

The maximum period between the date applicant enters and leaves Nigeria.

  • 7 Days

Renewability

The maximum number of extensions possible with this visa.

  • 0

Permitted Activities

  • Only legitimate stay for onward departure.

Visa Channels


Visa Fees

  • Depends on Passport Nationality

Processing Time

  • Typically 2 working days.

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