Single Entry eVisa Short Stay

Mode: eVisaEntry: Single Entry Stay Duration: 30 DaysValidity: 90 Days

Processing

8–10 Working Days

Mode

eVisa

Entry

Single Entry

Stay Duration

30 Days

Validity

90 Days

Overview

Foreign nationals can go to Nigeria for leisure, sightseeing, or brief visits with friends and relatives using a Nigeria tourist visa. A valid passport, travel arrangements, and evidence of cash are among the prerequisites that applicants must fulfill.

Why Travunited

•Professional Visa Advice: Our knowledgeable staff offers expert support for the eVisa application to Nigeria.

•Complete Documentation Support: To minimize mistakes or delays, we assist in preparing and reviewing all necessary paperwork.

•Precise Online Application: Thorough checking guarantees that your eVisa application is filed accurately.

•Quick & Easy Process: Our simplified method makes applying for a visa easier.

•Dedicated Customer Support: Throughout the visa processing procedure, we offer ongoing advice and updates.

Stats

•In order to expedite short-term travel and enhance border control, the Nigerian government replaced the former Visa-on-Arrival program with a fully digital eVisa system in May 2025.

•Travelers from around 177 qualifying nations can apply online for short-stay visas, such as business or tourism, using the new eVisa platform.

•The majority of Nigerian eVisas must be utilized within the authorized validity period and are intended for brief visits (between 30 and 90 days).

•After a complete application is submitted, the digital method allows visa decisions to be made in less than 48 hours.

•According to a recent immigration statistics study, Nigeria reports millions of cross-border movements per year, including over 4.5 million international traveler movements.

Documents Required

Per Traveller

Passport: Data page (min 6 months validity)

Required

Photo: Digital passport-size photograph

Required

Flight: Proof of return ticket.

Required

Stay: Hotel booking or Host address

Required

Funds: Bank statement (last 180 days)

Required

Download Templates

Download sample document templates to help you prepare your application.

Visa Guide

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Eligibility

•Valid Passport: In order to enter Nigeria, applicants must have a passport that is valid for at least six months.

•Online Application: In order to apply for an eVisa, travelers must fill out an online form with appropriate personal and travel information.

•The visa is intended for short-term travel, including social visits, business meetings, conferences, and tourism.

•Supporting Documents: Passport biodata pages, recent photos, trip schedules, and lodging information are among the documents that applicants must upload.

•Invitation or Host Information: An invitation letter from a Nigerian host or business may be necessary for some categories (such as business or visiting).

•Proof of Funds: Candidates may be required to provide evidence of their ability to pay for their stay, such as bank statements.

Visa Sample

View a sample of the approved visa document for reference.

Important Notes

•Travelers with a Single Entry eVisa are only permitted to enter Nigeria once throughout the duration of the visa.

•Prior to trip, the visa application is submitted online and approved electronically.

•When they arrive, travelers must print the eVisa approval or confirmation and show it to immigration officials.

•In order to enter the country, your passport must be valid for at least six months.

•It may be necessary for visitors to present proof of sufficient funds, return tickets, and information on their lodging.

•In most cases, entrance into Nigeria requires a yellow fever vaccination certificate.

•Nigerian immigration officials at the port of entry decide whether to grant final access.

Rejection Reasons

•Nigerian immigration authorities received an incomplete or inaccurate online application.

•Passport that is damaged or has a validity of fewer than six months.

•Missing necessary paperwork, including a copy of your passport, a picture, or your itinerary.

•Inadequate financial documentation to justify the stay in Nigeria.

•Absence of an invitation letter or host information when needed for a visit or business.

•Prior overstays, visa infractions, or immigration problems in Nigeria or other nations.

•Supplying erroneous or inconsistent data in the application.

•Concerns about background, health, or security were found throughout the visa evaluation process.

FAQs

1. How long is a tourist visa valid for Nigeria?

Depending on clearance, a Nigerian tourist visa is normally granted for brief visits, typically lasting up to 90 days.

2.What paperwork is needed to obtain an eVisa?

A valid passport, a recent photo, a vacation itinerary, information about lodging, an invitation letter (if necessary), and proof of cash are typical documents.

3. Does entering Nigeria require a yellow fever vaccination?

Indeed. Travelers entering Nigeria often need a yellow fever vaccination certificate.

4.Can I use this visa to enter Nigeria more than once?

No. During its validity, a single entry eVisa permits only one entry into Nigeria.