Nigeria
All Visa Pathways(55 visas)
NigeriaF1A — Visa Free/Exemption - ECOWAS Member States
Citizens of the 15 Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) member countries.
NigeriaF1B — Visa Free/Exemption - Visa Abolition Agreement Countries
Citizens of specific countries that have entered into bilateral visa abolition agreements with Nigeria.
NigeriaF1C — Visa Free/Exemption - International Organisations
Holders of official travel documents (e.g., Laissez-Passer) from recognized international organizations.
NigeriaF1D — Visa Free/Exemption - Bilateral/Multilateral Agreement (Diplomatic/Official)
Holders of diplomatic or official/service passports from countries with specific visa waiver agreements.
NigeriaF2A — Diplomatic Visa - Non-Accredited (F2A)
Short visit visa for foreign diplomats and officials on non-accredited missions or attending government-level meetings in Nigeria.
NigeriaF3B — Transit Visa (F3B)
Short-stay visa for travellers transiting through Nigeria en route to another country, valid for up to 48 hours.
NigeriaF4B — Business Visa - Multiple Entry (F4B)
Multiple-entry short visit visa for frequent business travellers attending meetings, negotiations, or commercial activities in Nigeria.
NigeriaF4C — Business Visa - Frequently Travelled Executives (F4C)
Premium multiple-entry visa for senior business executives who travel frequently to Nigeria for ongoing commercial engagements.
NigeriaF5A — Tourism Visa (F5A)
Short visit visa for foreign nationals visiting Nigeria for leisure, sightseeing, or recreational tourism for up to 90 days.
NigeriaF6A — Visiting Visa - Single Entry (F6A)
Single-entry visa for visiting family, friends, or personal contacts in Nigeria for up to 90 days.
NigeriaF6B — Visiting Visa - Multiple Entry (F6B)
Multiple-entry visa for those who frequently visit family or personal contacts in Nigeria, valid for repeated stays of up to 90 days.
NigeriaF7A — Journalist Visa (F7A)
Short visit visa for accredited foreign journalists, correspondents, and media professionals covering events or reporting from Nigeria.
NigeriaF7B — Cleric Visa - Short Visit (F7B)
Short visit visa for foreign religious clerics invited to conduct services, preach, or attend religious events in Nigeria.
NigeriaF7C — Medical Tourism Visa (F7C)
Short visit visa for foreign nationals travelling to Nigeria to receive medical treatment at Nigerian healthcare facilities.
NigeriaF7E — Sports Visa (F7E)
Short visit visa for foreign athletes, coaches, and sports professionals participating in competitions or sporting events in Nigeria.
NigeriaF7F — Creative Arts Visa (F7F)
Short visit visa for foreign artists, performers, and creatives engaged in artistic performances, exhibitions, or cultural productions in Nigeria.
NigeriaF7G — Study Tour Visa (F7G)
Short visit visa for foreign nationals undertaking guided educational study tours or academic field visits in Nigeria.
NigeriaF7H — Academic Exchange Programme Visa - Short Visit (F7H)
Short visit visa for students, scholars, and lecturers participating in short-term academic exchange programmes at Nigerian institutions.
NigeriaF7I — International Cultural Exchange Visa (F7I)
Short visit visa for participants in government-approved international cultural exchange programmes fostering cross-cultural understanding.
NigeriaF7J — Humanitarian Services Visa (F7J)
Short visit visa for foreign nationals providing humanitarian aid, charity work, or volunteer services in Nigeria.
NigeriaF7K — Emergency/Relief Work Visa (F7K)
Short visit visa for foreign relief workers and emergency responders deployed to Nigeria for disaster relief or crisis response operations.
NigeriaF7M — Staff of NGO Visa (F7M)
Short visit visa for foreign staff of non-governmental organisations conducting programme visits or fieldwork in Nigeria.
NigeriaF8A — Temporary Work Permit Visa - e-Visa (F8A)
Short-term e-visa for foreign professionals invited by Nigerian organisations to deliver specialised, high-level technical or professional services.
NigeriaF9A — Returning Holders of Foreign Passports - Nigerians by Birth (F9A)
Short visit visa for persons of Nigerian origin who hold foreign passports and wish to return to visit or reconnect with Nigeria.
NigeriaN1A — Spouse of Nigerian Citizen Visa (N1A)
Permanent residence visa for the foreign spouse of a Nigerian citizen, granting indefinite settlement rights in Nigeria.
NigeriaN2A — n by Birth who Renounced Citizenship Visa (N2A)
Permanent residence visa for persons born Nigerian who renounced their citizenship and wish to permanently return to and reside in Nigeria.
NigeriaN2B — Spouse of Nigerian by Birth who Renounced Citizenship (N2B)
Permanent residence visa for the spouse of a former Nigerian citizen who has obtained an N2A visa to settle in Nigeria.
NigeriaN3A-N3E — Investor Visa - Small Scale Enterprise (N3A)
Permanent residence visa for foreign investors establishing or investing in small-scale enterprises in Nigeria with qualifying capital thresholds.
NigeriaN3B — Investor Visa - Medium Scale Enterprise (N3B)
Permanent residence visa for foreign investors establishing or investing in medium-scale enterprises in Nigeria with higher capital thresholds.
NigeriaN3C — Investor Visa - Large Scale Corporations (N3C)
Permanent residence visa for foreign investors establishing or investing in large-scale corporate ventures in Nigeria with substantial capital commitments.
NigeriaN3D — Investor Visa - Ultra Large Scale Corporations (N3D)
Permanent residence visa for foreign investors committing very large capital investments in major industrial or commercial projects in Nigeria.
NigeriaN3E — Investor Visa - Oil, Gas & Power Sector (N3E)
Permanent residence visa for foreign investors in Nigeria's oil, gas, and power sector, requiring sector-specific capital and regulatory approvals.
NigeriaN4A — Highly Skilled Immigrant Visa (N4A)
Permanent residence visa for exceptionally qualified foreign professionals with specialised skills in demand in Nigeria, providing a direct path to settlement.
NigeriaN5A — Retirement Visa - Retired in Nigeria (N5A)
Permanent residence visa for foreign nationals who have worked and retired in Nigeria, allowing them to remain permanently with proof of pension or income.
NigeriaN5B — Retirement Visa - Retiree from Abroad (N5B)
Permanent residence visa for foreign retirees relocating to Nigeria from abroad, requiring proof of adequate pension, income, or financial means.
NigeriaN6A — Spouse of Permanent Resident Visa (N6A)
Permanent residence visa for the spouse of a foreign national who holds any category of Nigerian permanent residence visa.
NigeriaN6C — Dependant (18 Years and Above) of Permanent Residence Visa
Dependent residence status for adult children of Nigerian permanent residence holders, tied to the sponsor's N3-N5 category permit validity.
NigeriaN6D: Dependant (Aged Parents, 65 Years and Above) of Permanent Resident Visa
This visa is designed for aged parents (65 years and above) of foreign nationals who hold a Permanent Residence Visa (PRV) in Nigeria under specific categories (Investor, Highly Skilled, or Retirement).
NigeriaR10 — Staff of INGO Visa - Short Visit (F7L)
Short visit visa for staff of international non-governmental organisations on temporary assignments or assessments in Nigeria.
NigeriaR11 — Temporary Work Permit - 6 Months (R11)
Non-renewable six-month work permit for foreign professionals providing specialised technical or professional services in Nigeria on a temporary basis.
NigeriaR1B — Spouse of Accredited Diplomat
Spouse of R1A holder
NigeriaR1C — Dependant (Minor)
Children < 18 years of R1A holder
NigeriaR1D — Dependant (18+)
Children 18+ of R1A holder
NigeriaR1E — Dependant (Aged Parents)
Parents 65+ of R1A holder
NigeriaR2A — Employment Visa - Expatriate (R2A)
Temporary residence visa for foreign nationals employed by Nigerian companies under an approved Expatriate Quota, renewable every two years with CERPAC.
NigeriaR2B — Spouse of Expatriate Visa (R2B)
Dependent visa for the spouse of a foreign national holding an Employment Visa (Expatriate), linked to the principal holder's R2A status.
NigeriaR2C — Dependant of Expatriate - Minor (R2C)
Dependent visa for minor children (under 18) of a foreign national holding an Employment Visa (Expatriate) in Nigeria.
NigeriaR3A — Transit Without Visa (F3A)
Allows qualifying nationals to transit through a Nigerian airport without obtaining a formal visa, provided they do not leave the transit zone.
NigeriaR4A — Business Visa - Single Entry (F4A)
Single-entry short visit visa for business meetings, contract negotiations, conferences, trade fairs, or marketing activities in Nigeria.
NigeriaR5A — Employment Visa - INGO (R5A)
Temporary residence visa for foreign staff employed by international non-governmental organisations operating in Nigeria with an MOU with the government.
NigeriaR6A — Employment Visa - Cleric (R6A)
Temporary residence visa for foreign religious clerics taking up long-term religious employment in Nigeria, covering preaching and administering religious services.
NigeriaR7A — Student Visa (R7A)
Temporary residence visa for foreign nationals enrolled in full-time academic programmes at accredited Nigerian educational institutions, renewable for the duration of study.
NigeriaR7B — Spouse of Student Visa (R7B)
Dependent visa for the spouse of a foreign student holding an R7A Student Visa in Nigeria, linked to the principal holder's status.
NigeriaR8A — Academic Exchange Programme Visa (R8A)
Temporary residence visa for foreign students, scholars, and lecturers participating in longer-term academic exchange programmes at Nigerian institutions.
NigeriaR9A — Intern Visa (R9A)
Temporary residence visa for foreign nationals undertaking approved internship or industrial training placements with Nigerian organisations.
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