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For several years, foreign nationals entering Nigeria applied for a visa on arrival before arriving and were expected to be issued a visa if approved.
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For several years now, foreigners entering Nigeria have been required to apply for a visa on arrival before arriving, and once they have the necessary documents and are approved, they will be issued a visa.
On May 1, 2025, the Federal Ministry of Home Affairs and the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS) launched an e-visa application system and automatic entry/exit card platform under the New Visa Policy 2025. This new innovation has phased out the visa-on-arrival system and made the visa application process fully online.
What is Nigeria e-Visa?
This is a digital visa issued to eligible travelers entering Nigeria. Instead of applying directly to a Nigerian embassy or consulate, applicants can complete the process through the Nigerian Immigration website and receive an e-visa if approved.
Nigeria e-visa sample
Below is how the e-visa for Nigeria works. The new e-visa has a QR code with enhanced security features. The visa also includes the applicant’s biodata information.
Number : Nigeria e-visa sample
Requirements to obtain an e-visa to Nigeria
This application is done online and requires the following:
A valid passport with at least 6 months validity and blank pages A recent passport-sized photo A flight reservation or arrival/departure ticket A hotel reservation or host address An invitation letter and, in the case of business travel, a Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) certificate. Additional documents for minors, such as birth certificates and parental consent forms.
Cost of e-visa to Nigeria
The cost of an e-visa is not fixed and varies depending on the nationality of the applicant. The table below shows the costs for some nationalities. If the agent assists with the process, a service fee will be charged. Please note that it is the agent who determines the service fees.
Table 1: Nigeria e-visa cost
S/N
nationality
Biometric $
Bank fee $
Visa fee $
1.
Philippines
170
30
39
2.
sudan
170
30
2
3.
united states of america
0
20
160
4.
Angola
50
30
2
5.
India
170
30
253
6.
France
170
30
88
7.
turkey
90
30
32
8.
South Africa
170
30
58
9.
egypt
170
30
45
10
united arab emirates
170
30
150
11.
Singapore
0
0
0
12.
Italy
170
30
88
13.
kenya
170
30
twenty five
14.
Morocco
170
30
89
15.
Somalia
170
30
3
16.
China
170
30
64
17.
Spain/Germany
170
30
88
18.
England
170
30
144
19.
myanmar
170
30
2
20.
Japan
170
30
36
twenty one.
Canada
170
30
75
twenty two.
Jamaica
170
30
20
twenty three.
Zimbabwe
170
30
50
twenty four.
Portugal
170
30
73
twenty five.
Pakistan
170
30
68
Nigeria e-Visa approval schedule
Please allow 48 hours for approval after submitting all documentation and making required payments.
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