How Indian passport holders get a visa for Nigeria: visa type, government fee, processing time, maximum stay, the documents required and where to apply. Government-sourced — always verify on the official site before you travel.
Quick facts
- Visa type: e-Visa — apply online (Visa-on-Arrival discontinued)
- Government fee: Visiting Single-Entry (F6A) tourism class ≈ USD 253 (≈ ₹22,000) all-inclusive. Service charges vary by gateway.
- Processing time: 24–48 hours after biometrics/document review; allow 5–10 days in practice
- Maximum stay: Up to 30 days per entry; visa valid 90 days from issue
- Interview: Not required
- Ease for Indian travellers: 30/100
Documents you'll need
- Passport valid 6+ months with 2 blank pages
- Recent passport photo
- Confirmed return ticket
- Hotel booking / host invitation letter
- Bank statements last 6 months
- Yellow fever vaccination certificate (MANDATORY)
- Polio vaccination certificate (mandatory)
- Employment / NOC
How & where to apply
Apply online on the Nigeria Immigration Service e-Visa portal. The old Visa-on-Arrival scheme was discontinued from 1 May 2025 — all Indian tourists must use the e-Visa under the F6A Visiting Visa category. Nigeria Immigration Service e-Visa portal (official)
Transit & connections
Airside transit at Lagos (LOS) / Abuja (ABV) without clearing immigration does not require a visa.
How Nigeria compares in Africa
With an ease score of 30/100 this is one of the tougher applications for Indians — expect strict document scrutiny and plan well ahead of travel. Nigeria uses an online e-visa for Indian passport holders — no embassy visit is needed at application time.
| Country | Visa type | Government fee | Processing |
|---|---|---|---|
| 🇳🇬 Nigeria | e-Visa — apply online (Visa-on-Arrival discontinued) | Visiting Single-Entry (F6A) tourism class ≈ USD 253 (≈ ₹22,000) all-inclusive. Service charges vary by gateway. | 24–48 hours after biometrics/document review; allow 5–10 days in practice |
| 🇲🇺 Mauritius | Visa-free — 60 days on arrival | No visa fee. MauPass digital declaration is free. | Stamp issued at SSR International Airport on arrival |
| 🇸🇨 Seychelles | Visa-free — Travel Authorisation required online | Standard: €10 (≈ ₹950) processed in 24h. Premium: €30 (≈ ₹2,850) processed in 6h. | Standard 24 hours, Premium 6 hours |
| 🇰🇪 Kenya | eTA — Electronic Travel Authorisation online | USD 30 + USD 2 service fee = USD 32 (≈ ₹2,700) | Usually within 3 working days |
| 🇪🇬 Egypt | eVisa — apply online before travel | USD 25 single-entry / USD 60 multiple-entry (≈ ₹2,100 / ₹5,000) | Usually 3–7 working days |
| 🇹🇿 Tanzania | eVisa — apply online before travel | USD 50 single-entry (90 days) / USD 100 multiple-entry (12 months) — ≈ ₹4,200 / ₹8,400 | Usually 2–5 working days; apply at least 10 days before travel |
| 🇪🇹 Ethiopia | eVisa — apply online before travel | USD 62 (30 days single-entry) / USD 152 (90 days single-entry) — ≈ ₹5,200 / ₹12,800 | Standard 3 working days; same-day option available at higher fee |
Fees and processing times are indicative and change with exchange rates and season — always confirm on each country's official source before applying.
Good to know
Use only evisa.immigration.gov.ng — many copycat sites overcharge. Visa-on-Arrival ended 1 May 2025; e-Visa is mandatory. Yellow fever AND polio vaccinations both required. Visa rules change often — confirm on the official government source: https://immigration.gov.ng/
The e-Visa has replaced the old visa-on-arrival route
Nigeria has been migrating short-visit entry to an online e-Visa, replacing the older cumbersome visa-on-arrival approval-letter system for business and tourism visits. The e-Visa is applied for and paid online with a decision targeted within about two working days, then presented at immigration on arrival. Because the transition has been phased, check the Nigeria Immigration Service portal for the current process before paying any third-party 'facilitator' — official fees are payable on the government portal only.
Business travellers: the invitation letter carries the file
Most Indian travel to Nigeria is trade-related — Lagos, Abuja and Port Harcourt. For business entries the single most important document is the invitation letter from the Nigerian host company, ideally with the host's CAC registration details and an acceptance of immigration responsibility. Pair it with your company's covering letter stating purpose and funding. Tourist applications without a host should show confirmed hotels and a realistic day-by-day plan.
Health and on-the-ground practicalities
A yellow fever vaccination certificate is mandatory for entry — carry the physical card, as it is checked. Malaria prophylaxis is worth discussing with a travel-medicine doctor. On arrival, pre-arranged airport pickup through your host or hotel is the norm for first-time visitors to Lagos; carry some US dollars in cash for exchange since international cards work at major hotels but not widely elsewhere.
Frequently asked questions
Do Indians need a visa for Nigeria?
e-Visa — apply online (Visa-on-Arrival discontinued). Use only evisa.immigration.gov.ng — many copycat sites overcharge. Visa-on-Arrival ended 1 May 2025; e-Visa is mandatory. Yellow fever AND polio vaccinations both required.
What documents do Indians need for a Nigeria visa?
Passport valid 6+ months with 2 blank pages; Recent passport photo; Confirmed return ticket; Hotel booking / host invitation letter; Bank statements last 6 months; Yellow fever vaccination certificate (MANDATORY); Polio vaccination certificate (mandatory); Employment / NOC
How long does a Nigeria visa take and what does it cost?
Processing: 24–48 hours after biometrics/document review; allow 5–10 days in practice. Government fee: Visiting Single-Entry (F6A) tourism class ≈ USD 253 (≈ ₹22,000) all-inclusive. Service charges vary by gateway.. Maximum stay: Up to 30 days per entry; visa valid 90 days from issue.
How do Indians apply for a Nigeria visa?
Apply online on the Nigeria Immigration Service e-Visa portal. The old Visa-on-Arrival scheme was discontinued from 1 May 2025 — all Indian tourists must use the e-Visa under the F6A Visiting Visa category. Official source: https://immigration.gov.ng/
Is a Nigeria visa hard to get for Indian citizens?
With an ease score of 30/100 this is one of the tougher applications for Indians — expect strict document scrutiny and plan well ahead of travel. No interview is normally required.
Can Indians get a Nigeria visa online or on arrival?
Nigeria uses an online e-visa for Indian passport holders — no embassy visit is needed at application time.
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