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Nigeria Tourist / Visitors Visa

               



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This maximum of 90-day visa is categorised under Short Visit Visas (SVVs) obtainable through the eVisa System, Visa on Arrival (VoA) Program and Nigerian Consular Mission or Visa Application Center. In the Nigeria Visa Policy 2020, the Tourist Visa has been expanded to include a variety of specific visa classes, each with its own extra requirements. Applicant needs to pay attention to the distinction and determine which visa class is most suitable for their purpose in Nigeria.

 

 

Criteria

The short stay tourist visa is recommended for someone intending to travel to Nigeria for tourism, visiting friends/family, medical tourism, religious tourism 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 form.
  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:

 

F6A : Visiting (Single Entry) 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.
  • Additional requirement(s) may apply based on the Visa Application Channel

 

F6B : Visiting (Multiple Entry) 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. 
  • Additional requirement(s) may apply based on the Visa Application Channel

 

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.
  • Additional requirement(s) may apply based on the Visa Application Channel

 

F7D : Religious Tourism Visa

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

Additional Requirements:

 

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.
  • Additional requirement(s) may apply based on the Visa Application Channel

Click here for a list of other Short Visit Visas

 

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

Caution: This Visa is not valid for employment.
Visa Fees: New Fees Table 
Processing Timeline: 2 – 5 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. 

 


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