From application to arrival
Prepare your information, use the official application channel and check the issued document.
Prepare your application
Select the F5A tourism category, upload its documents and wait for approval by email. The immigration service also lists an embassy path; confirm nationality eligibility in the live system.
Submit through the official channel
Use Nigeria F5A tourist eVisa application. Check the current instructions and total government charges before paying.
Review the decision before departure
Check the passport details, dates and entry conditions on the permission you receive.
Check your trip dates
Count your travel days.
What to prepare for your trip
Check each item as you prepare it. Labels show which documents are required, conditional, or recommended.
Your circumstances may require additional documents. Ticks track preparation, not eligibility or admission.
Costs & timing
How long the process takes on this route.
Fee information
The NIS 2026 schedule lists different single-entry visa amounts by nationality, but its published table does not identify the currency. Check the amount and currency shown in the official eVisa payment step before paying. NIS says online payment instructions and accepted methods can vary by portal or country.
Read the official fee guidanceNigeria Immigration Service sets a 48-hour F5A processing time only when there is no local objection (NLO). Its eVisa guidance warns that high application volume or incomplete documents can delay approval and recommends applying 2–4 weeks before travel. Apply early and wait for the approval email before travelling.
90 days
Maximum validity. Read the actual dates on your issued permission.
Validity is separate from how long you can stay on each visit.
Arrival paperwork is a separate step
Nigeria electronic landing card
Complete the official landing card with the visa or passport number matching your travel document, then save its confirmation for border checks. The portal includes visa-free and ECOWAS passport choices.
Open Nigeria electronic landing cardNigeria Health Declaration Form
NCDC's 22 September 2026 advisory says the form may be required for travellers from countries with active or relevant Ebola transmission; its current portal says other origins are exempt at this time. If your recent travel includes an affected country, check the portal before boarding. When required, submit the form before travel and keep the emailed QR confirmation for arrival. The affected-country list can change.
Open Nigeria Health Declaration FormDetails that can change your plans
F5A tourism does not permit work or extension
The F5A category is for tourism, allows one entry and is not extendable. Do not treat its 90-day validity as a 90-day stay.
Official guidancePrepare documents for child applicants
For an accompanying child under 18, the F5A checklist asks for a birth certificate and parental consent letter. Check the live form for any additional family evidence.
Official guidancePractical tips for Nigeria
Small preparation steps to keep your travel information within reach.
Complete the exit card before departure
Nigeria’s official card service has a separate electronic exit card. Check its current instructions before leaving and keep the confirmation accessible.
Choose tourism, not the social-visit category
Nigeria labels sightseeing as F5A tourism. A visit to family or friends may use its separate F6A category with different host evidence; pick the purpose that matches your trip.
Nigeria at a glance
- Capital
- Abuja
- Currency
- NGN
- Calling code
- +234
Questions for this route
Do travelers with an ordinary passport from Qatar need a visa for Nigeria?
For tourism in Nigeria, ordinary passport holders from Qatar need an eVisa before travel. The stay limit is 30 days per visit.
How long can I stay in Nigeria?
The short-visit limit is 30 days per visit. Your actual permission can be shorter; check the dates and conditions you receive.
How long does a decision take?
Nigeria Immigration Service sets a 48-hour F5A processing time only when there is no local objection (NLO). Its eVisa guidance warns that high application volume or incomplete documents can delay approval and recommends applying 2–4 weeks before travel. Apply early and wait for the approval email before travelling.
How long is the authorisation valid?
90 days. This is different from the permitted length of each visit.
Do I need to complete Nigeria electronic landing card?
Required for this route. Complete the official landing card with the visa or passport number matching your travel document, then save its confirmation for border checks. The portal includes visa-free and ECOWAS passport choices. It does not replace a required visa or travel authorisation.
Do I need to complete Nigeria Health Declaration Form?
Required only when the stated conditions apply. NCDC's 22 September 2026 advisory says the form may be required for travellers from countries with active or relevant Ebola transmission; its current portal says other origins are exempt at this time. If your recent travel includes an affected country, check the portal before boarding. When required, submit the form before travel and keep the emailed QR confirmation for arrival. The affected-country list can change. It does not replace a required visa or travel authorisation.
What fees apply for a Nigeria visitor visa?
The NIS 2026 schedule lists different single-entry visa amounts by nationality, but its published table does not identify the currency. Check the amount and currency shown in the official eVisa payment step before paying. NIS says online payment instructions and accepted methods can vary by portal or country.
What if I’m going to work, study or stay longer?
This guide is for a short tourist visit on an ordinary passport. It does not establish eligibility for employment, study or residence. Use the destination’s official guidance for your actual purpose.
Does my country of residence change the answer?
Passport nationality and legal residence are different. This page starts with your passport. Residence can change where you apply and which application channel is available; an existing visa or residence permit may also create an exception. Check the official eligibility guidance for your circumstances.
Official websites
Use these government websites to confirm requirements and complete any application.
Open Nigeria F5A tourist eVisa application
Select the F5A tourism category, upload its documents and wait for approval by email. The immigration service also lists an embassy path; confirm nationality eligibility in the live system.
Open Nigeria electronic landing card
Check current processing guidance
Check Nigeria’s visa categories
Official short-visit visa categories and application guidance.
About this guide
This guide covers short tourist visits on an ordinary passport. Your nationality, residence, travel document and purpose can affect the entry conditions. Check the linked official guidance before travel; the border authority decides admission and your permitted stay.
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