Purpose: Short visa issued to religious Faithfuls/adherents/followers who wish to visit Nigeria for the purpose of attending religious activities/programmes/ pilgrimages or faith-based events.
Eligibility: Individuals traveling for religious activities as participants (not as officiants).

Requirements

• Valid Passport (not less than 6 months validity).
• Official letter from religious body or Organization accepting Immigration Responsibility (IR).
• letter stating details of the program and duration.
• Passport size photo.
• Evidence of return ticket.
• Evidence of Hotel Reservations or host address in Nigeria.
• Proof of Funds (180-day bank statement).

Steps to Obtain

1. Collect documentation from recognized religious organization in Nigeria.
2. Apply online (embassy).
3. Upload visa requirements and pay visa fees.
4. Obtain Visa.

Validity: 30 days from issuance.
Extendable: No
Stay duration:  30 days Single entry.
Restrictions: No employment. Permitted to attend religious activities/programmes as followers only.
Family/Group Applications: Group and family applications for up to 10 persons.

Purpose: A Visa type granted to visit to Nigeria for the purpose of receiving medical care in Nigerian hospitals or clinics.
Eligibility: Persons in need of medical attention or Person(s) accompanying medical patient.

Requirements

• Valid Passport (not less than 6 months validity).
• Details of person (s) accompanying patient (Where applicable).   
• Passport size photo.
• Evidence of return ticket.
• A referral Letter from an accredited hospital from the applicant’s place of residence. 
• Evidence of Hotel Reservations or host address in Nigeria.
• Letter from Hospital or health care provider stating cost of treatment or care.
• Proof of adequate funds to cover the cost of treatment, as specified by the hospital or healthcare provider. A bank statement must be submitted showing a balance exceeding the treatment cost.

Steps to Obtain

1. Obtain Referral and receiving hospital Confirmation documentation.
   • Ensure the Nigerian medical facility provides official letter stating treatment details.
2. Apply online (embassy).
3. Upload visa requirements and pay visa fees.
4. Obtain Visa.

Validity: 90 days from issuance.
Extendable: Yes (Where applicable).
Stay duration:  Not exceeding 180 days Single entry.
Restrictions: No employment. Permitted for Medical treatment only.
Family/Group Applications: Group and family applications for up to 10 persons.

Purpose: Short stay visa for religious officials visiting Nigeria to conduct or participate in religious activities such as preaching seminars or conferences.
Eligibility: religious leaders or Clerics (pastors, imams, etc.) formally invited by a recognized religious organization.

Requirements

• Letter of invitation from religious body in Nigeria accepting immigration responsibility (IR).
• Valid Passport (not less than 6 months validity).
• Evidence of Return ticket.
• Evidence of Hotel Reservations or host address in Nigeria.
• Evidence of sufficient funds by applicant or sponsor (180 days Bank Statement).

Steps to Obtain

1. Receive Invitation from Host Church/Mosque (on official letterhead).
2. Apply online (embassy).
3. Upload visa requirements and pay visa fees.
4. Obtain Visa.

Validity: 30 days from issuance.
Extendable: No.
Stay duration:  30 days Single entry.
Restrictions: No employment. Permitted to engage in preaching, religious seminars/conferences only.
Family/Group Applications: Group applications for up to 10 persons.

Purpose: Short stay visa for media or journalism-related visits.
Eligibility: Journalists, reporters, and media practitioners on assignment.

Requirements

• Appropriate clearances from the Federal Ministry of Information and National Orientation in Nigeria.
• Clearance from National Intelligence Agency in Nigeria (NIA).
• Valid Passport (not less than 6 months validity).
• Evidence of return ticket.
• Evidence of Hotel Reservations or host address in Nigeria.
• Evidence of sufficient funds (180 days Bank Statement).

Steps to Obtain

1. Obtain Media Clearances.
   • Seek approval from appropriate agencies.
2. Apply online (embassy).
3. Upload visa requirements and pay visa fees.
4. Obtain Visa.

Validity: 90 days from issuance.
Extendable: Yes (Where applicable)
Stay duration:  90 days Single entry.
Restrictions: No employment. Permitted for official journalism/media coverage only.
Family/Group Applications: Group applications for up to 10 persons.

Purpose: A multiple entry type of visa granted to persons who frequently visit Nigeria for social purposes whose countries offer reciprocal privileges to Nigerians.
Eligibility: Nationals of countries offering similar multiple-entry visit visas to Nigerians.

Requirements

• Invitation letter from family/friend in Nigeria accepting immigration responsibility (IR)
• Nigerian passport of the Host or Residency Permit for a Non-Nigerian host.
• Valid Passport (not less than 6 months validity) 
• Passport size photo.
• Evidence of return ticket.
• Evidence of Hotel Reservations or host address in Nigeria.
• Evidence of sufficient funds (180 days Bank Statement).

Steps to Obtain

1. Collect documentation, confirming the reciprocity clause.
   • Invitation letter must request for multiple entries.
2. Apply online (embassy)
3. Upload visa requirements and pay visa fees.
4. Obtain Visa.

Validity: Up to 5 years (depends on reciprocity).
Extendable: No.
Stay duration:  Not exceeding 180 days per entry.
Restrictions: No employment. Permitted for Social/family visits only.
Family/Group Applications: Group applications for up to 10 persons.

Purpose: A single-entry type of visa granted to persons who wish to visit Nigeria for social visits to family and friends.
Eligibility: Foreign nationals invited by Nigerian residents or citizens.

Requirements

• Invitation letter from family/friend in Nigeria accepting immigration responsibility (IR). 
• Copy of Nigerian passport of the Host or Residency Permit (Non-Nigerian).
• Valid Passport (not less than 6 months validity).
• Passport size photo.
• Evidence of return ticket.
• Evidence of Hotel Reservations or host address in Nigeria.
• Evidence of sufficient funds (180 days Bank Statement).
• Minors below 18years (accompanying an adult) to provide birth certificate and parental consent letter.

Steps to Obtain

1. Obtain Invitation Letter and Host Documentation.
2. The host must clearly take Immigration responsibility.
3. Apply online (e-Visa or embassy).
4. Upload visa requirements and pay visa fees.
5. Obtain Visa.

Validity: 90 days from issuance.
Extendable: No.
Stay duration:  30 days single entry within visa validity.
Restrictions: No employment. Permitted for social visits only.
Family/Group Applications: Group and family applications for up to 10 persons.

Purpose:  A single-entry type of visa granted to persons who wish to visit Nigeria for the purpose of tourism.
Eligibility: Citizens of all countries except ECOWAS member States and other countries which Nigeria has entered into visa abolition/waiver agreements (non-ECOWAS nationals).

Requirements

• Valid Passport (not less than 6 months validity).
• Passport size photo.
• Evidence of return ticket.
• Evidence of Hotel Reservations or host address in Nigeria.
• Evidence of sufficient funds (180 days Bank Statement).
• Minors below 18years (accompanied by an adult) to provide birth certificate and parental consent letter.

Steps to Obtain

1. Gather Documentation.
2. Apply online (e-Visa or embassy).
3. Upload visa requirements and pay visa fees.
4. Obtain Visa.

Validity: 90 days from issuance.
Extendable: No.
Stay duration:  30 days, single entry within visa validity.
Restrictions: No employment. Permitted for tourism only.
Family/Group Applications: Group and family applications for up to 10 persons.

Purpose: A multiple-entry type of visa granted to frequently travelled business-persons with investment in Nigeria.
Eligibility: Foreign executives with documented investment of at least USD 250,000 in Nigeria.

Requirements

• Valid Passport (not less than 6 months validity).
• CAC Certificate of inviting company.
• Passport size photo.
• Official invitation Letter from inviting company.
• Evidence of return ticket.
• Evidence of Hotel Reservations or host address in Nigeria
• Letter of verification or confirmation of investment from Nigerian Investment Promotion Commission (NIPC).

Steps to Obtain

1. Obtain Verification of Investment.
2. Letter from NIPC or relevant agency certifying the USD 250,000 investment.
3. Apply online (e-Visa).
4. Upload visa requirements and pay visa fees.
5. Obtain Visa.

Validity: 1year from issuance.
Extendable: No.
Stay duration:  Not exceeding 30 days per entry, multiple entry.
Restrictions: No employment. Permitted for business negotiations, seminars, marketing, etc. only.
Family/Group Applications: Group applications for up to 10 persons.

Purpose: A multiple entry type of visa granted to persons for business trips who intend to come into Nigeria multiple times within a period.

Requirements

• Valid Passport (not less than 6 months validity).
• CAC Certificate of inviting company.
• Passport size photo.
• Official Invitation Letter from inviting company.
• Evidence of Hotel Reservations or host address in Nigeria.
• Evidence of Return Ticket.

Steps to Obtain

1. Invitation letter must request for multiple entries.
2. Apply online (e-Visa).
3. pay visa fees.
4. Obtain Visa.

Validity: 90 Days

Duration of Stay: 90 Days
Extendable: No.
Stay duration: Based on reciprocity, multiple entry.
Restrictions: No employment. Permitted to participate in meeting, conference, seminar, contract negotiation, marketing, sales, procurement of Nigerian goods/services, Trade Fairs, job interviews etc.
Family/Group Applications: Group applications for up to 10 persons.

Purpose:  A Single-Entry Visa granted to persons who wish to visit Nigeria for business meeting, conference, seminar, training, contract negotiation, marketing, sales, procurement of Nigerian goods/Services, trade fairs and job interview.
Eligibility: Foreigners traveling for short-term business-related visits, not involving any form of employment.

Requirements

• Valid Passport (not less than 6 months validity).
• CAC Certificate of inviting company.
• Passport size photo.
• Invitation Letter from inviting company.
• Evidence of return ticket.
• Hotel Reservation or host’s address in Nigeria.

Steps to Obtain

1. Obtain Invitation Letter.
   • Request an official invite from the Nigerian host company.
2. Apply online (e-Visa).
3. Upload visa requirements and pay visa fees.
4. Obtain Visa.

Validity: 90 days from issuance.
Extendable: No.
Stay duration:  30 days single entry within visa validity.
Restrictions: No employment. Permitted to participate in meeting, conference, seminar, contract negotiation, marketing, sales, training, procurement of Nigerian goods/services, Trade Fairs, job interviews only.
Family/Group Applications: Group applications for up to 10 persons.