Business Single Entry Visa (F4A)
e-Visa
- Maximum stay
- 30 days
- Processing time
- 2-6 business days
- Fee
- $160 USD
- Validity
- 90 days from issuance
- Entry
- Single entry
Single-entry business visa for attending meetings, conferences, contract negotiations, trade fairs, and job interviews. Does not permit employment in Nigeria.
Eligibility
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Nationality
All nationalities except ECOWAS member states and countries excluded from e-visa system.
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Purpose of visit
For business meetings, conferences, contract negotiations, trade fairs, and job interviews only. Does not permit employment.
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Health
Valid yellow fever vaccination certificate required for all travelers.
Required vaccinations: Yellow fever (mandatory)
Documents you need
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Passport
Blank pages required: 4; Validity months: 6
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Photo
Count: 2; Specifications: Passport-size photos with white background
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Bank statement
Minimum balance: $1000 USD; Months required: 3
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Accommodation proof
Provide hotel booking, tenancy evidence or host details that cover the planned stay.
Accepted types: Hotel booking or host company address; Must cover full stay: Yes
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Flight reservation
Provide flight booking or itinerary evidence when the route asks for travel plans.
Must be confirmed: Yes; Must show return: Yes
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Invitation letter
Host requirements: Invitation from Nigerian company with CAC certificate, company letterhead, and contact details of authorized signatory
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Application form
Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.
Form name: Nigeria Business e-Visa Application Form; Form url: https://evisa.immigration.gov.ng/
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Vaccination certificate
Required vaccines: Yellow fever vaccination certificate (Yellow Card) mandatory; Validity months: 120
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Visa fee payment
Accepted methods: Credit/debit card online; Amount: $160 USD
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Company registration
Provide company registration evidence for the inviting, sponsoring or employing organisation.
Accepted documents: CAC (Corporate Affairs Commission) certificate of host Nigerian company
How to apply
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Online application
Complete online application on Nigeria Immigration e-Visa portal. Select Business Visa (F4A) and provide business trip details.
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Document gathering
Gather required documents including passport, photos, invitation letter from Nigerian company, host company CAC certificate, bank statements, flight reservations, accommodation proof, and yellow fever certificate.
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Fee payment
Pay visa fee online using credit or debit card.
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Processing wait
Wait for visa processing. Application reviewed within 2-6 business days.
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Visa collection
Receive e-visa approval electronically. Print and carry to Nigeria along with supporting documents.