Nigerian visa resources
Nigeria Short Visit Visas overview
An orientation to Nigeria's Short Visit Visas — visits of up to 90 days and the purposes they cover — with the official Nigeria Immigration Service sources.
Important
Nigeria groups a range of purposes under its Short Visit Visas. According to the Nigeria Immigration Service, these cover visits of up to 90 days for purposes including tourism, business meetings, conferences, seminars, contract negotiations, trade fairs, job interviews, sports, entertainment, study tours, academic exchange, humanitarian and relief work, and temporary work permits. This page is an orientation only — confirm the exact class, conditions and duration for your trip on the official Nigeria Immigration Service website.
What counts as a short visit
The Nigeria Immigration Service describes Short Visit Visas as covering visits of up to 90 days. The specific class you need depends on the purpose of your trip.
Common purposes
Purposes include tourism, business meetings, conferences, seminars, contract negotiations, trade fairs, job interviews, sports, entertainment, study tours, academic exchange, humanitarian and relief work, and temporary work permits.
Confirm your class
Because each purpose maps to a specific visa class, always confirm which class applies to you on the official Nigeria Immigration Service website before you apply.
Next steps
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.