Student Visa (R7A)
e-Visa
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Processing time
- 5-10 business days
- Fee
- $160 USD
- Validity
- 90 days from issuance (2-year renewable permit upon regularization)
- Entry
- Single entry
Initial student visa valid for 90 days. Upon arrival, students must apply to regularize their stay and obtain a 2-year renewable temporary residence permit from the Comptroller-General of Immigration.
Eligibility
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Nationality
All nationalities eligible for student visa if admitted to accredited Nigerian educational institution.
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Purpose of visit
For international students enrolled in accredited Nigerian educational institutions for full-time study.
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Financial
Must demonstrate financial capacity to pay tuition and support themselves for the study period through bank statements or sponsorship.
Minimum funds: Sufficient for tuition and living expenses
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Health
Valid yellow fever vaccination certificate required.
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 to cover tuition and living expenses; Months required: 6
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Proof of funds
Accepted forms: Bank statements (6 months) or proof of sponsorship; Minimum amount: Minimum tuition payment receipt required
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Sponsorship letter
Accepted sponsors: Educational institution acceptance for immigration responsibility, or private sponsor with financial proof
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Accommodation proof
Provide hotel booking, tenancy evidence or host details that cover the planned stay.
Accepted types: University accommodation or rental agreement; Must cover full stay: No
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Admission letter
Must be notarized: No; Must be original: Yes; Must show program dates: Yes
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Application form
Use the official application form for this route and complete all required fields.
Form name: Nigeria Student e-Visa Application Form; Form url: https://evisa.immigration.gov.ng/
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Vaccination certificate
Required vaccines: Yellow fever vaccination certificate mandatory; Validity months: 120
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Visa fee payment
Accepted methods: Credit/debit card online; Amount: $160 USD
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Proof of enrollment
Provide proof of enrolment or admission from the school, university or training provider.
Must be current: Yes; Must be original: Yes
How to apply
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Online application
Apply online via Nigeria Immigration e-Visa portal. Select Student Visa (R7A) and provide educational institution details.
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Document gathering
Gather required documents: passport, photos, admission letter from accredited institution, proof of tuition payment, 6-month bank statements or sponsorship proof, letter of acceptance for immigration responsibility from institution, accommodation proof, and yellow fever certificate.
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Fee payment
Pay student visa fee online.
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Processing wait
Wait for visa processing and approval. Typical processing time is 5-10 business days.
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Visa collection
Receive student e-visa via email. Print and carry to Nigeria.
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Document submission
Upon arrival in Nigeria within the 90-day visa validity, apply to the Comptroller-General of Immigration to regularize stay and obtain 2-year renewable Temporary Residence Permit.