Tourist e-Visa (F5A)
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 tourist visa for leisure travel, sightseeing, and visiting family. Strictly for tourism purposes - does not permit work or business activities. Cannot be extended.
Eligibility
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Nationality
All nationalities except ECOWAS member states and countries specifically excluded from e-visa system (Afghanistan, Ethiopia, Iran, Iraq, Libya, North Macedonia, Micronesia, North Korea, Palestine, Russia, Samoa, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, Turkey, Yemen).
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Purpose of visit
Strictly for tourism, sightseeing, and leisure activities. No work or business activities permitted.
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Health
Valid yellow fever vaccination certificate required for all travelers. Exemptions for infants under 9 months and adults over 60 years.
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: Sufficient funds for the stay; no fixed minimum published by NIS; Months required: 6
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Proof of funds
Accepted forms: Evidence of sufficient funds, including a 180-day bank statement if NIS requires it; Minimum amount: Sufficient funds for the stay
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Accommodation proof
Provide hotel booking, tenancy evidence or host details that cover the planned stay.
Accepted types: Hotel booking, host address, or invitation letter with host details; 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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Application form
Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.
Form name: Nigeria 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
How to apply
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Online application
Complete online application on Nigeria Immigration e-Visa portal. Create account, select Tourism Visa (F5A), and fill in personal details, travel dates, and passport information.
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Document gathering
Prepare required documents: valid passport, 2 passport photos, evidence of sufficient funds, flight reservations, accommodation proof, and yellow fever certificate.
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Fee payment
Pay visa fee online using credit or debit card at the end of the application process.
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Processing wait
Wait for visa processing and approval. Check application status online.
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Visa collection
Receive e-visa approval via email. Print and present at Nigerian port of entry along with passport.