Single Entry eVisa
Single Entry eVisa
Mode: eVisaEntry: Single Entry Stay Duration: 30 DaysValidity: 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)
RequiredPhoto: Digital passport-size photograph
RequiredFlight: Proof of return ticket.
RequiredStay: Hotel booking or Host address
RequiredFunds: Bank statement (last 180 days)
RequiredEligibility
• 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.
