Nigeria Visa and Passport Requirements

Passport required Return ticket required Visa required
Australian Yes Yes Yes
British Yes Yes Yes
Canadian Yes Yes Yes
EU Yes Yes Yes
USA Yes Yes Yes

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Passports

To enter Nigeria, your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond the arrival date.

In addition, a Health Declaration Form must be submitted before arrival.

Visas

Citizens of Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) can visit Nigeria for tourism purposes without a visa. These include Benin, Burkina Faso, Cape Verde, Côte d'Ivoire, the Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mali, Niger, Senegal, Sierra Leone, and Togo.

Citizens of many other countries, including Australia, Canada, the United Kingdom, the United States, and EU member states, are required to have a visa to visit Nigeria for tourism purposes.

Types and cost

The cost of a tourist visa for Nigeria varies depending on the applicant's nationality.

Validity

Tourist visas for Nigeria are usually valid for 90 days from the date of issuance.

Application to
Working days

The processing time for a Nigerian e-Visa is usually 48 hours, provided all requirements are met.

Sufficient funds

When applying for a visa, applicants must provide proof of sufficient funds and a confirmed hotel reservation.

Embassies and tourist offices

Embassy of Nigeria in the USA
Telephone: (202) 986 8400. Website: www.nigeriaembassyusa.org Opening times: Mon-Thurs 1000-1300 (visa section).
Nigeria High Commission in the UK
Telephone: (020) 7839 1244. Website: www.nigeriahc.org.uk Opening times: Mon-Fri 0930-1730, 1000-1300 (visa submission); 1530-1630 (visa collection).
British High Commission in Nigeria
Telephone: +234 (9) 462 2200. Website: www.gov.uk/government/world/nigeria Opening times: Mon-Thurs 0800-1600; Fri 0800-1300.

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Visa and passport information is updated regularly and is correct at the time of publishing. You should verify critical travel information independently with the relevant embassy before you travel.