Nigeria Tourist Visa and Transit

Eligibility

Tourist visas are available to citizens of all countries except ECOWAS citizens (Established in 1975 by fifteen countries (Benin, Burkina Faso, Ivory Coast, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mali, Mauritania, Niger, Nigeria, Sierra Leone, Togo and Senegal; Cape Verde joined later), the community has encountered numerous obstacles in achieving the objectives for which it was established), who do not require a visa to visit Nigeria and other countries where Nigeria has concluded visa abolition agreements.

Class of persons eligible for tourist visa

Foreign travelers who wish to visit Nigeria for tourism purposes.

Foreign travelers who want to visit family and friends.

All Transit visa applicants must submit copies of their return tickets and provide proof of having obtained visas for their main destinations..

Requirements

Passport valid for at least 6 months with at least 2 blank visa pages for endorsement.

Valid return ticket.

Evidence of sufficient funds.

Host's address in Nigeria or proof of hotel reservation.

Invitation letter from the host in Nigeria.

Validity: Validity of stay is 90 days

IMPORTANT: Please note that this visa is not valid for employment.

Term: 2 to 3 business days from receipt of application.

 Procedures:

Step 1: Apply online. Complete the visa application online at https://portal.immigration.gov.ng/ and print the completed form.

Step 2: Pay online https://portal.immigration.gov.ng and print the payment receipt.

Step 3: Attach 2 passport-size photographs (3 x 4) with a white background.

Step 4: Please proceed with the completed form to OIS Services Suite 204, 918 Holcomb Bridge Rd, Roswell, GA 30076 (Tel: +1 678 514 3263) for submission with attached requirements and biometric data.

IMPORTANT: The candidate may be invited for an interview, if necessary.