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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, a passport valid for a minimum of six months beyond the arrival date is required by all nationals referred to in the chart above.

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

Visas

Nationals from the following countries can visit Nigeria without a visa: Benin, Burkina Faso, Cape Verde, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea, Guinea-Bissau, Ivory Coast, Liberia, Mali, Niger, Senegal, Sierra Leone, and Togo.

Nationals from countries listed in the chart above need a visa to visit Nigeria.

Types and cost

Most holidaymakers opt for a tourist visa (as opposed to a business visa or temporary work permit). Visa fees vary by country.

Validity

A tourist visa is usually valid for six months.

Application to

British: Apply online https://oisservices.com.

Others: Visit the nearest consulate or online via https://portal.immigration.gov.ng.

Working days

Typically two to three working days from the receipt of the application.

Sufficient funds

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

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.

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.