Introduction
For several years, foreigners who come into Nigeria were expected to make an application for a visa on arrival before arrival and upon approval a visa will be issued after the necessary documentation is done.
On May 1 2025, the Federal Ministry of Interior and the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) launched the e-Visa Application System and an Automated Landing and 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 completely online.
What is Nigeria E-visa?
This is a digital visa issued to eligible travelers coming into Nigerian. Instead of applying in person at a Nigerian Embassy or Consulate, applicants can complete the process via the Nigerian immigration website and if approved, receive an electronic visa.
Nigeria E-Visa Sample
Below is how a Nigeria E-Visa looks like. The new E-visa has a QR Code with more enhanced security features. The visa also indicates bio-data information of the applicant.
Figure : Nigeria E-visa Sample
Requirements for obtaining an E-visa to Nigeria
This application is done online, and the following are required;
- A valid Passport with at least 6 months validity and blank pages
- Recent passport-size photo
- Flight booking or arrival/departure ticket
- Hotel reservation or host address
- Invitation letter and Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) certificate if traveling for business.
- Additional Documents for Minors such as birth certificate and parental consent letter.
The cost of an E-visa to Nigeria
The cost of an e visa is not fixed, it is dependent on the nationality of the applicant. In the table below, the cost for some nationalities have been outlined. Please note that where an agent is assisting with the processing, a service fee will be charged, and it is the agent that determines the service fee.
Table 1: Cost of Nigeria E-Visa
|
S/N |
NATIONALITY |
BIOMETRIC $ |
BANK CHARGES $ |
VISA FEE $ |
|
1. |
Philippines |
170 |
30 |
39 |
|
2. |
Sudan |
170 |
30 |
2 |
|
3. |
USA |
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 |
UAE |
170 |
30 |
150 |
|
11. |
Singapore |
0 |
0 |
0 |
|
12. |
Italy |
170 |
30 |
88 |
|
13. |
Kenya |
170 |
30 |
25 |
|
14. |
Morocco |
170 |
30 |
89 |
|
15. |
Somalia |
170 |
30 |
3 |
|
16. |
China |
170 |
30 |
64 |
|
17. |
Spain/Germany |
170 |
30 |
88 |
|
18. |
United Kingdom |
170 |
30 |
144 |
|
19. |
Myanmar |
170 |
30 |
2 |
|
20. |
Japan |
170 |
30 |
36 |
|
21. |
Canada |
170 |
30 |
75 |
|
22. |
Jamaica |
170 |
30 |
20 |
|
23. |
Zimbabwe |
170 |
30 |
50 |
|
24. |
Portugal |
170 |
30 |
73 |
|
25. |
Pakistan |
170 |
30 |
68 |
Timeline for approval for Nigeria E-visa
It takes 48 hours after submission of all documents and making of the necessary payments to get an approval.
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