Nigeria e-Visa (Short Visit) + Landing/Exit Card: Requirements, Fees, Documents & Application Guide
Assistance Fee
+ Government fee (paid to authorities)
e-Visa: USD 253 · Business e-Visa: USD 253
See official fee detailsNigeria e-Visa (Short Visit) + Landing/Exit Card 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
- HolidaySG service fee
- S$65.00
- Processing time
- Within ~48 hours (approx 24-48 hours)
- 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
Do you need a visa to Nigeria?
Travellers from ECOWAS member states; Cameroon, Chad; some diplomatic arrangements. can generally enter Nigeria without a visa. 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 Aug 2026 · HolidaySG — licensed Singapore travel agency (TA04014).
Official Nigeria visa options
Verified from government sources · 19 Aug 2026e-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.
Who can apply
Nigeria visa requirements by nationality
Top 29 passports| Passport | Requirement | Max stay | Need help? |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇸🇬Singapore | e-Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇲🇾Malaysia | e-Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇮🇳India | e-Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇮🇩Indonesia | e-Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇵🇭Philippines | e-Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇨🇳China | e-Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇻🇳Vietnam | e-Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇹🇭Thailand | e-Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇯🇵Japan | e-Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇰🇷South Korea | e-Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇦🇺Australia | e-Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇬🇧United Kingdom | e-Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇺🇸United States | e-Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇨🇦Canada | e-Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇩🇪Germany | e-Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇫🇷France | e-Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇦🇪UAE | e-Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇵🇰Pakistan | e-Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇧🇩Bangladesh | e-Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇱🇰Sri Lanka | e-Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇭🇰Hong Kong | e-Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇹🇼Taiwan | e-Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇳🇿New Zealand | e-Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇸🇦Saudi Arabia | e-Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇧🇷Brazil | e-Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇷🇺Russia | e-Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇿🇦South Africa | e-Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇪🇬Egypt | e-Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
| 🇲🇲Myanmar | e-Visa required | — | Apply with HolidaySG · S$65 |
General travel information from the Passport Index dataset; rules can depend on passport type, residence and purpose. Not your nationality? Use the checker or confirm with the official source above.
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