Nigeria visas
Nigeria's visas are issued by the Nigeria Immigration Service. Most short visits fall under Nigeria's Short Visit Visas, which the Service describes as covering stays of up to 90 days for purposes such as tourism, business meetings, conferences and trade fairs. Many applicants apply online through the official Nigeria e-Visa portal at evisa.immigration.gov.ng. This hub explains the main visa routes in plain language and links to the official sources so you can confirm exactly what applies to you before you travel or apply.
Important information
Nigerian visa categories
Explore visa categories by the purpose of your trip.
- Visitor & short-stay visasShort stays in Nigeria — tourism, visiting family or friends, business trips and transit, plus any visa-free or electronic-authorisation options.5 visas
- Work visasComing to Nigeria to work — the employment and skilled-worker routes and the permits they require.3 visas
- Study visasStudying in Nigeria — student visas and permits for accepted students, and what they let you do.1 visa
- Family visasJoining or sponsoring a family member in Nigeria — spouse, partner, child and other relative routes.2 visas
- Business & investor visasInvesting, doing business or coming to Nigeria as a highly skilled or exceptional individual.1 visa
- Residence & citizenshipLiving in Nigeria long term — permanent residence and, where available, the path to citizenship.1 visa
Nigerian visa application at a glance
From start to finish in five simple steps.
- 01Choose the right visa
- 02Check eligibility & documents
- 03Apply online
- 04Provide biometrics
- 05Wait for a decision
Nigeria — key facts
- Entry document
- Visa required
- Short Visit Visas cover stays of up to 90 days (per NIS)
- Authority
- Nigeria Immigration Service
- Federal Republic of Nigeria
- Apply
- evisa.immigration.gov.ng
- Online through the official Nigeria e-Visa portal
- Common routes
- Tourism (F5A) & Business (F4A)
- Plus executive, e-Visa and Visa on Arrival routes
Nigerian visas — people also ask
Most visitors need a visa. Short visits usually fall under Nigeria's Short Visit Visas, which the Nigeria Immigration Service describes as covering stays of up to 90 days. The Service states that some visas, such as the Tourism Visa (F5A), are available to nationals of all countries except ECOWAS members and visa-waiver countries. Confirm your situation on the official website.
Official sources
For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.
Verified against official sources · last reviewed 2026-08-09. Information only — not legal advice.