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Visa & entry guide

Nigeria

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Plan your visit to Nigeria with guidance on visitor requirements, passport considerations and where to apply.

For Kenyan passport holders and Kenya residents travelling on other passports.

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Entry Guidance

What to know before travelling to Nigeria

Use the section that matches your travel purpose and passport context.

01

Tourist & Leisure

Visitor requirements

Valid passport
Online visa application
Passport photograph/details
Return/onward itinerary
Accommodation details
Proof of funds where requested
Yellow fever certificate
Supporting documents requested

Passport & documents

Kenyan passport holders should check the current Nigerian visa/eVisa category applicable to their journey. Kenyan residents travelling on non-Kenyan passports must follow the requirements applicable to their passport nationality.

02

Business Travel

Business requirements

Valid passport
Online visa application
Passport photograph/details
Nigerian business invitation
Employer/company letter
Host/company information
Yellow fever certificate
Supporting business documents

03

Passport Context

Kenyan passport holders

Kenyan passport holders should check the current Nigerian visa/eVisa category applicable to their journey. Kenyan residents travelling on non-Kenyan passports must follow the requirements applicable to their passport nationality.

Kenyan residents using other passports

Kenyan residents travelling on non-Kenyan passports must follow the requirements applicable to their passport nationality.

04

Application Route

How and where to apply

Through the official Nigeria Immigration Service/eVisa platform and the Nigerian High Commission where consular processing is required.

Embassy / mission

High Commission of the Federal Republic of Nigeria • Nairobi.

Processing guidance

Processing depends on the selected visa category and whether additional immigration or consular examination is required.

Important Visa Information

Guidance does not guarantee approval or entry.

Visa requirements and processing times may change. Sunward Travel will confirm the applicable requirements at the time of application. A visa is issued at the sole discretion of the issuing country's immigration/consular authorities, and Sunward Travel does not guarantee a successful visa application for any applicant or nationality.

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