# 🇳🇬 Nigeria — visa routes

> Verified visa and immigration data for Nigeria from VisaPassage.
> Canonical page: https://visapassage.com/destinations/nigeria

22 routes with deep coverage. Every entry below is checked against official sources and carries its own verification date. Statuses describe typical eligibility — they are never a promise of approval; individual applications require review.

## Short visits by passport

- **United States**: eVisa · apply before travel
- **United Kingdom**: eVisa · apply before travel
- **Germany**: eVisa · apply before travel
- **India**: eVisa · apply before travel
- **Canada**: eVisa · apply before travel
- **Australia**: eVisa · apply before travel

Other passports: check https://visapassage.com/visa-checker for your specific passports.

## Visit

| Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Nigeria Tourism e-Visa (Short Visit) | eVisa · typically eligible | 30 days | $160 | — | 2 days |
| Nigeria Transit Visa | eVisa · typically eligible | 7 days | — | — | 2 days |
| Nigeria Business e-Visa (Single Entry) | eVisa · typically eligible | 90 days | — | — | 2 days |
| Nigeria Medical Tourism Visa | eVisa · typically eligible | 180 days | — | — | — |
| Nigeria Religious Tourism Visa | eVisa · typically eligible | 30 days | — | — | — |

- **Nigeria Tourism e-Visa (Short Visit)** — Key documents: Online e-Visa application, Passport, Passport photograph, Hotel reservation or host address, Proof of financial means, Return or onward ticket · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: immigration.gov.ng
- **Nigeria Transit Visa** — Key documents: Online visa application, Passport, Passport photograph, Onward ticket · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: immigration.gov.ng
- **Nigeria Business e-Visa (Single Entry)** — Key documents: Online e-Visa application, Passport, Passport photograph, Invitation letter, CAC certificate of host, Proof of funds, Return or onward ticket · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: interior.gov.ng
- **Nigeria Medical Tourism Visa** — Key documents: Online visa application, Passport, Passport photograph, Medical facility confirmation, Proof of funds, Accommodation details · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: immigration.gov.ng
- **Nigeria Religious Tourism Visa** — Key documents: Online visa application, Passport, Passport photograph, Invitation from religious organisation, Return or onward ticket · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: immigration.gov.ng

## Study & Training

| Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Nigeria Student Visa - R7A | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | — |
| Nigeria Interns Visa | Consular visa · typically eligible | 365 days | — | — | — |
| Nigeria Academic Exchange Programme Visa - R8A | Consular visa · typically eligible | 90 days | — | — | — |

- **Nigeria Student Visa - R7A** — Key documents: Online visa application, Passport, Admission letter, Proof of financial means, Passport photograph · Rights: Study: Full-time enrolment at the admitting institution. · Residency: Student CERPAC residence permit, renewable; study itself is not a direct route to permanent residence. · Family: Spouse of a student can apply under the R7B subtype. · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: immigration.gov.ng
- **Nigeria Interns Visa** — Key documents: Online visa application, Passport, Internship placement letter, Proof of financial means, Passport photograph · Rights: Work: Limited to the structured internship/training with the host; not open employment. · Study: Practical training; not enrolment in degree study. · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: immigration.gov.ng
- **Nigeria Academic Exchange Programme Visa - R8A** — Key documents: Online visa application, Passport, Exchange agreement / MOU, Host institution invitation, Passport photograph · Rights: Study: Academic exchange under the formal agreement. · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: immigration.gov.ng

## Work & Self-Employment

| Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Nigeria Free Zone Employment Visa | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | — |
| Nigeria Temporary Work Permit (TWP) - R10 | Consular visa · typically eligible | 30 days | — | — | — |
| Nigeria Temporary Work Permit (6 Months) - R11 | Consular visa · typically eligible | 180 days | — | — | — |
| Nigeria STR (Subject to Regularization) Employment Visa | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | 21 days |

- **Nigeria Free Zone Employment Visa** — Key documents: Online visa application, Passport, Free zone employer letter, Free Zone Authority approval, Passport photograph, Curriculum vitae · Rights: Work: Work limited to the free-zone enterprise/zone. · Residency: Two-year renewable residence documented via CERPAC. · Family: Dependants can accompany via dependent residence permits. · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: immigration.gov.ng
- **Nigeria Temporary Work Permit (TWP) - R10** — Key documents: Visa Authority Letter, Passport, Return or onward ticket, Corporate request letter, Passport photograph · Rights: Work: Limited to the specialised, project-based task for the inviting company; not general employment. · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: immigration.gov.ng
- **Nigeria Temporary Work Permit (6 Months) - R11** — Key documents: Visa Authority Letter, Passport, Corporate request letter, Return or onward ticket, Passport photograph · Rights: Work: Limited to the specialised assignment for the sponsoring company. · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: immigration.gov.ng
- **Nigeria STR (Subject to Regularization) Employment Visa** — Key documents: Online STR visa application, Passport, Letter of employment, Employer regularisation letter, Expatriate quota approval, Curriculum vitae, Return ticket and accommodation · Rights: Work: Authorises employment with the sponsoring employer once regularised via CERPAC. · Residency: Leads to a 2-year renewable CERPAC residence permit; long residence and an investor/skilled track can support permanent residence. · Family: Dependants of the expatriate can obtain STR/CERPAC as accompanying family. · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: athens.foreignaffairs.gov.ng

## Invest & Capital

| Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Nigeria Permanent Residence - Investor Visa | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | — |
| Nigeria Business Visa - Frequently Travelled Executives | eVisa · typically eligible | — | — | — | — |

- **Nigeria Permanent Residence - Investor Visa** — Key documents: Online visa application, Passport, Business registration, Evidence of investment capital, Police clearance certificate, Medical clearance / insurance, Passport photographs · Rights: Work: Permits operation of the qualifying business; permanent-residence status. · Study: Residence permits study. · Residency: This is permanent residence; citizenship may be sought after meeting statutory criteria. · Family: Dependants covered under the related spouse/dependant permanent-residence subtypes. · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: immigration.gov.ng
- **Nigeria Business Visa - Frequently Travelled Executives** — Key documents: Online visa application, Passport, Passport photograph, Evidence of qualifying investment, Corporate invitation / business documentation, Proof of funds · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: immigration.gov.ng

## Retire & Lifestyle

| Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Nigeria Retirement Permanent Residence Visa | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | — |

- **Nigeria Retirement Permanent Residence Visa** — Key documents: Online visa application, Passport, Proof of retirement income, Police clearance certificate, Medical clearance / insurance, Passport photographs · Rights: Study: Residence permits study. · Residency: Permanent residence for retirees. · Family: A spouse may accompany via the related spouse/dependant subtypes. · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: immigration.gov.ng

## Family & Origin

| Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Nigeria Permanent Residence - Spouse of Nigerian Citizen | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | — |
| Nigeria Dependant / Family Permanent Residence | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | — |
| Nigeria Permanent Residence - Nigerian by Birth Who Renounced Citizenship | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | — |

- **Nigeria Permanent Residence - Spouse of Nigerian Citizen** — Key documents: Online visa application, Passport, Marriage certificate, Spouse's proof of citizenship, Police clearance certificate, Medical clearance / insurance · Rights: Study: Residence permits study. · Residency: Permanent residence; spouses of citizens may pursue citizenship by registration under statutory criteria. · Family: Built around the spousal relationship; children may qualify under dependant subtypes. · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: immigration.gov.ng
- **Nigeria Dependant / Family Permanent Residence** — Key documents: Online visa application, Passport, Proof of relationship, Principal's residence status, Medical clearance / insurance · Rights: Study: Residence permits study. · Residency: Permanent residence as a dependant of the principal. · Family: Specifically for spouse and dependent family members of the principal resident. · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: immigration.gov.ng
- **Nigeria Permanent Residence - Nigerian by Birth Who Renounced Citizenship** — Key documents: Online visa application, Passport, Proof of Nigerian birth/origin, Evidence of renunciation, Police clearance certificate · Rights: Work: Permanent-residence status on the basis of Nigerian origin; work rights as a permanent resident. · Study: Residence permits study. · Residency: Permanent residence; persons of Nigerian origin may pursue citizenship reacquisition under statutory criteria. · Family: Dependants covered under related spouse/dependant subtypes. · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: immigration.gov.ng

## Special Categories

| Route | Status | Max stay | Gov fee | Service fee | Processing |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Nigeria Highly Skilled Immigrant Visa (Permanent Residence) | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | — |
| Nigeria Cleric Employment Visa | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | — | — | — |
| Nigeria Journalist Visa | eVisa · typically eligible | 90 days | — | — | — |
| Nigeria Combined Expatriate Residence Permit and Aliens Card (CERPAC) | Consular visa · typically eligible | — | $2,000 | — | — |

- **Nigeria Highly Skilled Immigrant Visa (Permanent Residence)** — Key documents: Online visa application, Passport, Proof of qualifications, Police clearance certificate, Medical clearance / insurance, Passport photographs · Rights: Work: Permanent-residence status with work rights for highly skilled professionals. · Study: Residence permits study. · Residency: This is permanent residence; citizenship may be sought after meeting statutory criteria. · Family: Dependants covered under the related spouse/dependant permanent-residence subtypes. · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: immigration.gov.ng
- **Nigeria Cleric Employment Visa** — Key documents: Online visa application, Passport, Religious organisation invitation, Proof of religious credentials, Passport photograph · Rights: Work: Religious employment with the sponsoring organisation. · Residency: Two-year renewable residence via CERPAC. · Family: Dependants can accompany via dependent residence permits. · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: immigration.gov.ng
- **Nigeria Journalist Visa** — Key documents: Online visa application, Passport, Passport photograph, Ministry of Information clearance, Letter from media organisation, Return or onward ticket · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: immigration.gov.ng
- **Nigeria Combined Expatriate Residence Permit and Aliens Card (CERPAC)** — Key documents: Passport with Nigerian visa, e-CERPAC application, Proof of status, Employer/sponsor letters, Biometrics, Passport photographs · Rights: Work: Permits the approved activity stated in the permit (e.g. employment under quota). · Study: Student CERPAC supports enrolled full-time study. · Residency: Long-term renewable residence; an onward permanent-residence category may apply for qualifying skilled, investor, spouse or retiree applicants. · Family: Dependants of the holder can obtain dependent CERPAC; spouses of Nigerian citizens are issued gratis. · Last verified 14 Jun 2026 · Source: immigration.gov.ng

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