Nigeria visa and entry
Entry to Nigeria depends on your nationality and the purpose of your visit. Citizens of ECOWAS member states travel under the Protocol on Free Movement. Everyone else applies through the Nigeria Immigration Service, which operates an online application and e-Visa route. Visa classes, fees, permitted stay and processing times are set by the Service and published on its portal. VisitAfrica does not restate them.
Check Visa and Entry Requirements
Select your passport citizenship and country of departure to view the applicable entry route and official information.
Before you apply
- · Check your passport has at least six months' validity and blank pages.
- · Prepare proof of accommodation or a letter of invitation.
- · Carry a yellow fever vaccination certificate where required.
- · Apply only through the official portal; there is no VisitAfrica application.
Reference date: August 2026. Last reviewed 4 August 2026.