WHAT ARE THE REQUIREMENTS FOR A NIGERIAN E-VISA AND HOW DO I APPLY
To secure a Nigerian e-visa, applicants must provide specific documents and adhere to a straightforward procedure.
Essential Documents:
- A passport with at least six months’ validity from the planned entry date into Nigeria.
- A recent, passport-sized photograph featuring a white background and a clear head-and-shoulders image.
- Documentation of travel arrangements, such as a round-trip flight itinerary or an invitation from a Nigerian host.
- A yellow fever vaccination certificate, required for travelers from or passing through countries with a risk of yellow fever transmission.
- Proof of payment for the visa fee.
Step-by-Step Application Process:
- Initiate the application process on the Nigerian Immigration Service website.
- Fill out the online application form, providing personal details, travel plans, and passport information.
- Upload the required documents, including the passport, photograph, flight itinerary or invitation letter, and yellow fever vaccination certificate (if required).
- Pay the visa fee using a valid credit or debit card.
- Submit the application for processing after reviewing the information carefully.
- Wait for approval, which typically takes three to five working days.
- Once approved, download the e-visa and print or save it on a mobile device.
Applicants are advised to submit their applications well in advance of their trip to ensure timely receipt of the e-visa.