Tourist Visa

‍Eligibility

Tourist Visa is available to citizens of all countries except ECOWAS Nationals who do not require visa to visit Nigeria and other countries which Nigeria has entered into visa abolition agreements.

Categories:

1. Foreign Travellers who wish to visit Nigeria for the purpose of Tourism.
2. Foreign Travellers who wish to visit family and friends.

Requirements

For the purpose of Tourism.

1. Passport valid for at least 6 months with at least 2 blank visa pages for endorsement.
2. Valid return ticket.
3. Evidence of sufficient funds.
4. Evidence of Hotel Reservation.

To visit family and friends.

5. Passport valid for at least 6 months with at least 2 blank visa pages for endorsement.
6. Valid return ticket.
7. Evidence of sufficient funds
8. Address of host in Nigeria or Evidence of hotel reservation.
9. Invitation letter from host in Nigeria.

Validity

Valid for 90 days

Caution: Note that this Visa is not valid for employment.

How to apply

Step 1:

Apply online.

Complete the online visa application here and print completed form.

Step 2:

Pay online here and print payment receipt.

Step 3:

Affix 2 passport size photographs to completed Visa Form IMM 22, along with the other requirements and submit through any of the following:

1. Via Post to the Embassy/High Commission/Consulate of Nigeria where applicant is Resident
2. In person at designated Visa Application Centre (where applicable) or,
3. In person at the Embassy/High Commission/Consulate of Nigeria where applicant is Resident

Note: Applicant may be invited for interview if necessary.

Timeline

2 – 3 working days from receipt of application.

Fees

See table of fees here.