Can You Apply for Nigerian Visa Online?

Yes, you can very certainly apply for a Nigerian visa online. As a matter of fact, Nigeria visa application is done online.

Whether you are applying for a Nigerian visa at the embassy in your country of residence, or you want to get a Nigerian visa on arrival, application is done online.

The most appropriate question though should be:

Can you get a Nigerian visa online?

Yes, you can get a Nigerian visa online if you are applying for a visa on arrival. However, if you are applying for a Nigerian visa at the embassy, the visa will be issued at the embassy where you are applying from.

So whether you get a Nigerian visa online or not depends on if you choose to apply at the embassy or get a visa on arrival.

For most people who due to time, urgency and other reasons don’t want to go to the embassy for visa application, you can completely apply for a Nigerian visa on arrival online and get approval online within two business days.

How to Get a Nigerian Visa Online

To be able to get a Nigerian visa online, you will have to opt for the Visa on Arrival Program, and here is how it works:

• You will submit a visa on arrival application online and upload all required documents;
• Pay the applicable visa fees online;
• Get a letter of approval via email within two business days, which qualifies you to arrive at the port of entry (airport) in Nigeria;
• Travel to Nigeria and be issued the actual visa at the airport.

However, to successfully apply for a Nigerian visa on arrival, you must have the following documents:

1. A valid international passport/travel document with at least six months validity (passport must not expire in the next six months)
2. A letter of invitation to Nigeria
3. CAC certificate of host company in Nigeria
4. A round trip flight itinerary
5. Letter of self introduction
6. Recent passport-sized photo

These documents should be PNG, JPG, JPEG or PDF formats with a maximum file size of 400KB each.

After filling out the application online, you will be required to upload the documents accurately before you can proceed with payment online.

Your visa application will not be processed unless payment is completed.

This visa is good for:

• Non-African passport holders aged 18+ (business visa);
• African passport holders of all ages (tourist/visitor visa);
• 30 days validity (though it can be extended for an additional fee).