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Nigeria tourist visa

Tourists can use an online visa unless their nationality is excluded. Some visitors can enter without a visa for up to 90 days.

Ways to get a Nigeria tourist visa

  2. Visa-free entry for former Nigerian nationals

    No visa needed

    Former Nigerian nationals who hold a valid foreign passport together with an expired Nigerian passport.

  3. Diplomatic and service passport exemption

    No visa needed

    Nationals of Brazil, China, Namibia, Singapore and South Africa with diplomatic or service passports, and nationals of Turkey with diplomatic passports.

  4. Public affairs passport exemption

    No visa needed

    Chinese nationals holding passports for public affairs.

    Stay
    Up to 30 days.

    Passports that qualify (1)

  5. Tourist e-Visa (online visa)

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    Travellers applying for tourism whose nationality is available on the online visa application website. The listed excluded nationalities must apply through an embassy.

    Stay
    Short-term; the exact limit is not stated.
    Fee
    USD 50 for African countries to USD 300 for Western countries. Free for citizens of Singapore.
    Processing
    48 hours.

Who needs it

Visitors who do not qualify for a visa exemption need a visa.

Who doesn't

Citizens of all ECOWAS (Economic Community of West African States) member states, plus Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Chad, Mali, Niger, Saint Kitts and Nevis and Seychelles, can enter without a visa for up to 90 days. Former Nigerian nationals and certain special passport holders also have exemptions.

What to bring

  • Passport valid for 6 months.
  • Landing card obtained before departure.

Good to know

  • Online visas cannot be renewed.
  • The exact tourist visa stay limit, validity period and number of entries are not stated.
  • All visitors need a landing card, including those entering without a visa.

Questions

Do I need a tourist visa for Nigeria?

Visitors who do not qualify for a visa exemption need a visa. Citizens of all ECOWAS (Economic Community of West African States) member states, plus Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Chad, Mali, Niger, Saint Kitts and Nevis and Seychelles, can enter without a visa for up to 90 days. Former Nigerian nationals and certain special passport holders also have exemptions.

What are the ways to get a tourist visa for Nigeria?

There are 6 options: Visa-free entry (no visa at all); Visa-free entry for former Nigerian nationals (no visa at all); Diplomatic and service passport exemption (no visa at all); Public affairs passport exemption (no visa at all); Tourist e-Visa (online visa) (an online visa); Visa from an embassy (a visa from an embassy).

Who can go to Nigeria without a tourist visa?

Citizens of all ECOWAS member states, plus Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Chad, Mali, Niger, Saint Kitts and Nevis and Seychelles. Former Nigerian nationals who hold a valid foreign passport together with an expired Nigerian passport. Nationals of Brazil, China, Namibia, Singapore and South Africa with diplomatic or service passports, and nationals of Turkey with diplomatic passports. Chinese nationals holding passports for public affairs.

Can I apply online for Nigeria?

Yes: Tourist e-Visa (online visa). Travellers applying for tourism whose nationality is available on the online visa application website. The listed excluded nationalities must apply through an embassy.

How long can I stay on a Nigeria tourist visa?

Short-term; the exact tourist stay limit is not stated.

How much does a Nigeria tourist visa cost?

Online visa prices range from USD 50 for African countries to USD 300 for Western countries. Citizens of Singapore can get an online visa free of charge.

How long does a Nigeria tourist visa take?

48 hours for an online visa.

What documents do I need for a Nigeria tourist visa?

Passport valid for 6 months.; Landing card obtained before departure..

What rules do I have to follow on a Nigeria tourist visa?

Online visas cannot be renewed.

Does my passport change whether I need a tourist visa for Nigeria?

Yes. Rules depend on the country that issued your passport. Open the Nigeria visa page and choose your passport for a plain answer.

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