Which visas can I get through the e-Visa portal?

The e-Visa covers Nigeria's short-visit categories, including tourism, business and Temporary Work Permit (TWP). The exact documents and validity depend on the category you choose.

Do I get the visa before I travel?

You receive an e-Visa approval letter/confirmation by email. Print it and carry it to Nigeria, where you may receive a visa sticker, endorsement or electronic entry stamp on arrival.

Visitor & short-stay visas

Nigerian Nigeria e-Visa

Nigeria's online visa application, submitted through the official e-Visa portal rather than at an embassy.

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e-Visa fees, validity periods and stay durations vary by category and are not published as single figures on the official pages reviewed; confirm the exact amount and terms on the e-Visa portal for your chosen category.

Important information

Immigration rules and fees can change. This information is for general guidance only and does not constitute legal advice. Always check the latest requirements on the official Nigeria government website before you apply.

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Who can apply
What you can do
Requirements
How to apply
Documents you may need
Frequently asked questions

Official name: e-Visa
Route type: Electronic visa
Where to apply: Online at evisa.immigration.gov.ng
Payment: Online — credit/debit card or supported e-payment
Validity / stay: Depends on the visa category selected; Short-visit e-Visa classes are not extendable
Decision: Notified by email; approval letter issued if approved

Who can apply

Travellers who apply for a Nigerian visa online rather than in person

What you can do

Applying online for the appropriate Nigerian visa class, per the official portal

Requirements

A valid passport with at least 6 months' validity and blank pages.
Requirements vary by the visa category you select — the e-Visa covers short-visit classes such as tourism, business and TWP.
Proof of funds via a bank statement covering 30–180 days depending on the category.
Business applicants additionally need an invitation letter and the inviting company's CAC certificate.
Short-visit visas issued through the e-Visa are not extendable.

How to apply

Go to the official e-Visa portal at evisa.immigration.gov.ng.

Select the appropriate short-visit visa category (tourism, business, TWP, etc.).

Complete the form with your personal details, travel purpose, dates and passport information.

Upload the required documents for your chosen category.

Pay the fee online by credit/debit card or another supported e-payment method.

Track updates by email; if approved you receive an e-Visa approval letter/confirmation.

Print the confirmation and carry it to Nigeria, where you may receive a visa sticker, endorsement or electronic entry stamp on arrival.

Documents you may need

Valid passport with at least 6 months' validity and blank pages
Recent passport-size photograph
Flight booking or return ticket
Accommodation details (hotel reservation or host address)
For business: invitation letter and CAC certificate
Proof of funds (30–180 days' bank statement, depending on category)
For minors: birth certificate and parental consent letter

Frequently asked questions

The e-Visa covers Nigeria's short-visit categories, including tourism, business and Temporary Work Permit (TWP). The exact documents and validity depend on the category you choose.

Official sources

For the most accurate and up-to-date information, always refer to the official government sources.

Verified against official gov.uk sources · last reviewed 2026-08-21. Information only — not legal advice.

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