🇳🇬 Nigeria for 🇲🇹 MT citizens

Nigeria Immigration Service guidance and embassy checklists state that passports must be valid for at least 6 months beyond arrival and have blank pages for visa and entry stamps. Upload a clear, full‑color scan of the biodata page; low‑quality or cropped images are a common reason for e‑Visa delays or rejections. Even for visa‑free ECOWAS travel, Nigerian border practice follows the general 6‑month passport validity rule with blank pages for entry stamps. Applies to visa‑free short visits (up to 90 days) for citizens of Cameroon, Chad and Seychelles; general Nigerian passport validity rules still apply. Applies to Saint Kitts and Nevis citizens entering visa‑free for up to 90 days; standard Nigerian passport validity rules apply.

Nigeria e‑Visa and embassy sources require at least one recent passport‑size color photo on a white or light background. Some sources mention maximum file sizes around a few hundred kilobytes; applicants should follow the specific limits displayed on the online portal at upload time.

Applicants must complete the e‑Visa form on the official Nigeria Immigration Service portal and print the acknowledgment or confirmation page for records and possible airline/immigration checks. Information on the form must match passport and supporting documents exactly (names, dates, itinerary, host details).

Embassy general requirements and NIS guidance indicate that proof of online payment must accompany visa applications. Keep a digital and printed copy of the payment confirmation in case of system issues or airline check‑in queries.

Nigeria e‑Visa requirement lists and embassy checklists require a return or onward flight itinerary as part of the application. Travellers are often advised not to purchase non‑refundable tickets until the visa is approved; a reservation or booking confirmation is usually sufficient at application stage.

Commonly required documents include hotel reservation confirmations or, if staying with a host, a letter stating the address where the applicant will reside. Third‑party facilitators and NIS knowledge‑base articles list proof of accommodation as a standard e‑Visa supporting document.

Nigeria e‑Visa requirement summaries and embassy tourist visa checklists require recent bank statements (often 3 months) as proof of means of subsistence. Statements should clearly show the applicant’s name, account number, and running balance; screenshots may be rejected if they do not show full details.

Business visa guidance requires a host company invitation letter in Nigeria, on letterhead, addressed to the visa section or Nigeria Immigration Service, confirming purpose of visit, duration, and that the company accepts immigration responsibility. For some business e‑Visa subtypes, the Corporate Affairs Commission (CAC) certificate of the host company may also be requested; applicants should follow the specific prompts on the e‑Visa portal.

Embassy business visa checklists require a letter of introduction from the applicant’s company or organisation, often confirming that the applicant will return to their job after the visit. Self‑employed applicants may instead provide business registration documents and company bank statements as evidence of professional and financial ties.

Third‑party e‑Visa facilitators and general practice indicate that minors must provide a birth certificate and a notarised consent letter from parents or legal guardians authorising travel to Nigeria. Some airlines and border officers may also request these documents on departure and arrival, especially when a minor travels with one parent or without parents.

Once approved, applicants receive an e‑Visa approval letter by email; travellers must print and carry this document to present to airlines and Nigerian immigration on arrival. The approval letter details visa type, validity, and authorised stay; travellers should verify that all personal data matches their passport.

Nigeria requires inbound non‑Nigerian passengers to complete an electronic landing card before boarding and an exit card before departure; these are typically completed online rather than uploaded as part of the visa application. Travellers should keep screenshots or email confirmations in case airlines or border officers request proof that the forms were completed. All non‑Nigerian passengers, including ECOWAS nationals, are expected to complete electronic landing and exit cards as part of Nigeria’s digital border control system. Applies to all non‑Nigerian visitors, including those entering visa‑free. All non‑Nigerian‑passport travellers, including former nationals using a foreign passport, are expected to complete electronic landing and exit cards. Diplomatic and official travellers are also expected to comply with Nigeria’s electronic landing/exit card procedures unless specifically exempted. Applies to official/service passport holders unless specifically exempted by diplomatic arrangement. Diplomatic travellers are generally expected to complete landing/exit cards unless exempted. Official/service passport holders are generally expected to complete landing/exit cards unless exempted. Applies to all non‑Nigerian visitors, including those entering under this special visa‑free arrangement.

Embassy tourist visa requirements specify a host invitation letter accepting full immigration responsibility, plus a copy of the host’s Nigerian passport or residence permit, when not staying in a hotel. For e‑Visa applications, an invitation is typically required when the applicant will stay in a private residence rather than a hotel; content should include host details, applicant details, purpose and duration of visit.