General Visa Information
The following information provides details on how to apply for a Visa to visit Nigeria. There are several Visa types available for entry into Nigeria. Please see a list of these Visa types below:

Tourist Visa
Required for all Foreign nationals wishing to enter Nigeria for tourism or who wish to visit family and friends.

Business Visa
Required for foreign nationals who wish to visit Nigeria for Meetings, Conferences, Seminars, Contract Negotiations, etc.

Transit Visa
Required for all Foreign nationals wishing to enter Nigeria for onward travel to destinations outside the country.

Official or Diplomatic Visa
Required for all Foreign Government Officials and Government workers and members of International Organizations.

Subject to Regulation Visa
Required for foreign citizens and expatriates employed by corporate bodies wishing to take up employment in Nigeria.

Temporary Work Permit Visa
Required for experts invited by corporate bodies to provide specialized skilled services in Nigeria.