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Nigeria

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eVisa for 30 days

The Nigeria Immigration Service says the tourism visa is for citizens of all countries except ECOWAS member States and other countries with which Nigeria has entered into visa abolition or waiver agreements, and that you apply online (e-Visa or embassy). The UK government says visa on arrival is no longer available and that all visa applications must be submitted through the online portal before travel.

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The UK Foreign Office says that to enter Nigeria your passport must have an expiry date at least 6 months after the date you arrive.

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  1. Regime

    eVisa for 30 days

  2. Detail

    Max stay · 30 days

  3. Notes

    The Nigeria Immigration Service says the tourism visa is for citizens of all countries except ECOWAS member States and other countries with which Nigeria has entered into visa abolition or waiver agreements, and that you apply online (e-Visa or embassy). The UK government says visa on arrival is no longer available and that all visa applications must be submitted through the online portal before travel.

  4. Passport validity

    The UK Foreign Office says that to enter Nigeria your passport must have an expiry date at least 6 months after the date you arrive.

  5. Return or onward ticket

    The Nigeria Immigration Service lists evidence of a return ticket among the requirements for the tourism visa and the single-entry business visa.

  6. Proof of funds

    The Nigeria Immigration Service lists evidence of sufficient funds (a 180-day bank statement) among the requirements for the tourism visa. No official source we could read states a minimum amount.

  7. Vaccinations

    The UK Foreign Office says people travelling on a full British citizen passport must have a certificate proving yellow fever vaccination to enter Nigeria; infants aged 8 months or younger and adults aged 61 or older are exempt.

Before you go

  • Check your travel document validity.
  • Review any official updates.
  • Keep contact details for the relevant authorities.

Entry requirements can change: always confirm the latest information with the competent authorities before departure.