e-Visa available Nigeria

Nigeria Visa Requirements, Fees & Application Guide

Most visitors need an e-Visa for Nigeria — apply online and let HolidaySG handle it.

Flat fee per applicant · government fee paid separately

Licensed Singapore agency (TA04014) Government-sourced Verified 19 August 2026

e-Visa available — Since May 2025 Nigeria requires a pre-approved e-Visa at evisa.immigration.gov.ng - Visa-on-Arrival is GONE, visas issue within ~48 hours, plus new digital Landing/Exit cards.

Nigeria visa at a glance

Government visa fee: Nationality-based reciprocity fee plus technology/service fee. Indian nationals approx USD 253 total (NIS 2026 schedule); Singapore nationals gratis (free) visa fee, service fee may still apply
Processing time: Within ~48 hours (approx 24-48 hours)
Validity: 90 days from issuance
Maximum stay: 30 days
Visa required?: Non-ECOWAS nationals without a visa-abolition agreement, including Indian and Singapore passport holders
Arrival card: Automated Landing Card (before arrival) & Exit Card (before departure) — mandatory & free — lecard.immigration.gov.ng

Official government fees are paid to the authorities and are separate from any HolidaySG service fee. Application support from a licensed Singapore travel agency (TA04014).

Do you need a visa for Nigeria?

Travellers from ECOWAS member states; Cameroon, Chad; some diplomatic arrangements. can generally enter Nigeria without a visa. An e-Visa is available — Since May 2025 Nigeria requires a pre-approved e-Visa at evisa.immigration.gov.ng - Visa-on-Arrival is GONE, visas issue within ~48 hours, plus new digital Landing/Exit cards.. Non-ECOWAS nationals without a visa-abolition agreement, including Indian and Singapore passport holders

Who does NOT need a visa

Passport holders from ECOWAS member states; Cameroon, Chad; some diplomatic arrangements. do not require a visa for Nigeria for eligible short visits. Always confirm your passport type and length of stay against the official source before travelling.

Reviewed against official government sources (Nigeria Immigration Service) · Last verified 19 August 2026 · HolidaySG — licensed Singapore travel agency (TA04014).

Official Nigeria visa options

Verified from government sources · 19 Aug 2026

Visa on arrival: No e-Visa: Yes

e-Visa (Short Visit) + Landing/Exit Card

Official fee: Nationality-based reciprocity fee plus technology/service fee. Indian nationals approx USD 253 total (NIS 2026 schedule); Singapore nationals gratis (free) visa fee, service fee may still apply

Validity: 90 days from issuance
Max stay: 30 days
Time to approval: Within ~48 hours (approx 24-48 hours)
Processing time: Within ~48 hours (approx 24-48 hours)
Where to apply: https://evisa.immigration.gov.ng

Who needs it: Non-ECOWAS nationals without a visa-abolition agreement, including Indian and Singapore passport holders

Visa-free: ECOWAS member states; Cameroon, Chad; some diplomatic arrangements.

Required documents

Passport valid 6+ months
Passport-sized photograph
Return/onward ticket
Hotel reservation or host address
Bank statement (~180 days) showing sufficient funds
For minors: birth certificate + parental consent

Arrival card: Automated Landing Card (before arrival) & Exit Card (before departure) — mandatory & free — lecard.immigration.gov.ng

Extra charges: Card/technology processing fee; reciprocity fee varies by nationality

Visa on arrival replaced by e-Visa in 2025.

Source: Nigeria Immigration Service · verified 19 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.

Business e-Visa

Official fee: Nationality-based reciprocity fee + service fee (Indians ~USD 253; Singapore gratis visa fee); base tech fee not clearly published

Validity: Typically 90 days from issuance
Max stay: 30 days
Time to approval: Within ~48 hours
Processing time: Within ~48 hours
Where to apply: https://evisa.immigration.gov.ng

Who needs it: Non-ECOWAS nationals travelling for meetings, conferences or negotiations (not employment)

Required documents

Passport valid 6+ months
Photograph
Invitation letter from Nigerian company/host
Company/registration details
Bank statement
Return ticket
Accommodation details

Extra charges: Technology/processing fee

Source: Official government source · verified 19 Aug 2026. Government fees & rules change — we re-confirm at the time of your application.

Need help applying? HolidaySG handles the paperwork end-to-end.

Nigeria visa — frequently asked questions

No. From 1 May 2025 the e-Visa replaced Visa on Arrival for short-term visitors; you must apply online before travel.

Typically within 48 hours of submitting a complete application.

Yes. Indians are eligible; the reciprocity visa fee is approximately USD 253 per the NIS 2026 schedule.

The NIS fee table lists Singapore nationals as gratis (free) for the visa fee; a service/technology fee may still apply.

Up to 30 days per entry, on a visa valid 90 days from issuance (single entry).

Passport (6+ months), photo, return ticket, hotel/host address, and a ~180-day bank statement showing sufficient funds.

No, the F5A tourism visa is not extendable.

Only at evisa.immigration.gov.ng - NIS states it has authorised no third-party intermediaries to collect fees.

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