NigeriaCitizens of the 15 Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) member countries.
NigeriaCitizens of specific countries that have entered into bilateral visa abolition agreements with Nigeria.
NigeriaHolders of official travel documents (e.g., Laissez-Passer) from recognized international organizations.
NigeriaHolders of diplomatic or official/service passports from countries with specific visa waiver agreements.
NigeriaShort visit visa for foreign diplomats and officials on non-accredited missions or attending government-level meetings in Nigeria.
NigeriaShort-stay visa for travellers transiting through Nigeria en route to another country, valid for up to 48 hours.
NigeriaMultiple-entry short visit visa for frequent business travellers attending meetings, negotiations, or commercial activities in Nigeria.
NigeriaPremium multiple-entry visa for senior business executives who travel frequently to Nigeria for ongoing commercial engagements.
NigeriaShort visit visa for foreign nationals visiting Nigeria for leisure, sightseeing, or recreational tourism for up to 90 days.
NigeriaSingle-entry visa for visiting family, friends, or personal contacts in Nigeria for up to 90 days.
NigeriaMultiple-entry visa for those who frequently visit family or personal contacts in Nigeria, valid for repeated stays of up to 90 days.
NigeriaShort visit visa for accredited foreign journalists, correspondents, and media professionals covering events or reporting from Nigeria.
NigeriaShort visit visa for foreign religious clerics invited to conduct services, preach, or attend religious events in Nigeria.
NigeriaShort visit visa for foreign nationals travelling to Nigeria to receive medical treatment at Nigerian healthcare facilities.
NigeriaShort visit visa for foreign athletes, coaches, and sports professionals participating in competitions or sporting events in Nigeria.
NigeriaShort visit visa for foreign artists, performers, and creatives engaged in artistic performances, exhibitions, or cultural productions in Nigeria.
NigeriaShort visit visa for foreign nationals undertaking guided educational study tours or academic field visits in Nigeria.
NigeriaShort visit visa for students, scholars, and lecturers participating in short-term academic exchange programmes at Nigerian institutions.
NigeriaShort visit visa for participants in government-approved international cultural exchange programmes fostering cross-cultural understanding.
NigeriaShort-term e-visa for foreign professionals invited by Nigerian organisations to deliver specialised, high-level technical or professional services.
NigeriaShort visit visa for persons of Nigerian origin who hold foreign passports and wish to return to visit or reconnect with Nigeria.
NigeriaPermanent residence visa for the foreign spouse of a Nigerian citizen, granting indefinite settlement rights in Nigeria.
NigeriaPermanent residence visa for persons born Nigerian who renounced their citizenship and wish to permanently return to and reside in Nigeria.
NigeriaPermanent residence visa for the spouse of a former Nigerian citizen who has obtained an N2A visa to settle in Nigeria.
NigeriaPermanent residence visa for foreign investors establishing or investing in small-scale enterprises in Nigeria with qualifying capital thresholds.
NigeriaPermanent residence visa for foreign investors establishing or investing in medium-scale enterprises in Nigeria with higher capital thresholds.
NigeriaPermanent residence visa for foreign investors establishing or investing in large-scale corporate ventures in Nigeria with substantial capital commitments.
NigeriaPermanent residence visa for foreign investors committing very large capital investments in major industrial or commercial projects in Nigeria.
NigeriaPermanent residence visa for foreign investors in Nigeria's oil, gas, and power sector, requiring sector-specific capital and regulatory approvals.
NigeriaPermanent residence visa for exceptionally qualified foreign professionals with specialised skills in demand in Nigeria, providing a direct path to settlement.
NigeriaPermanent residence visa for foreign nationals who have worked and retired in Nigeria, allowing them to remain permanently with proof of pension or income.
NigeriaPermanent residence visa for foreign retirees relocating to Nigeria from abroad, requiring proof of adequate pension, income, or financial means.
NigeriaPermanent residence visa for the spouse of a foreign national who holds any category of Nigerian permanent residence visa.
NigeriaNigeriaThis 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).
NigeriaNon-renewable six-month work permit for foreign professionals providing specialised technical or professional services in Nigeria on a temporary basis.
NigeriaSpouse of R1A holder
NigeriaChildren < 18 years of R1A holder
NigeriaChildren 18+ of R1A holder
NigeriaParents 65+ of R1A holder
NigeriaTemporary residence visa for foreign nationals employed by Nigerian companies under an approved Expatriate Quota, renewable every two years with CERPAC.
NigeriaDependent visa for the spouse of a foreign national holding an Employment Visa (Expatriate), linked to the principal holder's R2A status.
NigeriaDependent visa for minor children (under 18) of a foreign national holding an Employment Visa (Expatriate) in Nigeria.
NigeriaAllows eligible nationals to transit through a Nigerian airport without obtaining a formal visa, provided they do not leave the transit zone.
NigeriaSingle-entry short visit visa for business meetings, contract negotiations, conferences, trade fairs, or marketing activities in Nigeria.
NigeriaTemporary residence visa for foreign staff employed by international non-governmental organisations operating in Nigeria with an MOU with the government.
NigeriaTemporary residence visa for foreign religious clerics taking up long-term religious employment in Nigeria, covering preaching and administering religious services.
NigeriaTemporary residence visa for foreign nationals enrolled in full-time academic programmes at accredited Nigerian educational institutions, renewable for the duration of study.
NigeriaDependent visa for the spouse of a foreign student holding an R7A Student Visa in Nigeria, linked to the principal holder's status.
NigeriaTemporary residence visa for foreign students, scholars, and lecturers participating in longer-term academic exchange programmes at Nigerian institutions.
NigeriaTemporary residence visa for foreign nationals undertaking approved internship or industrial training placements with Nigerian organisations.