Transiters, tourists, short-stay visitors, humanitarian workers, non-accredited diplomats, clergymen, journalists, medical patients or patients of traditional healers, companions of medical patients, sports participants, entertainers, study tourists, Nigerian holders of foreign passports wishing to visit home, and short-term workers may all be eligible for visas from this category. 

The 24 Types of Nigeria Short Visit Visas

The Short Visit Visas (SVV) category has a total of twenty-four (24) visa classes or types, which may be single or multiple entry visas obtainable through the various permitted visa channels.

Here’s is the full list of Nigerian visas that fall under the short visa category:

F2A – Non-Accredited Diplomatic Visa

Single Entry Gratis Visa. Maximum of 90 days stay. Obtainable only through the Nigerian Embassies or Consulates.

F3B – Transit Without Visa

No Entry. Maximum of 48 Hours within the Airport. Obtainable on Arrival.

F3C – Transit With Visa

Single Entry. Maximum of 7 days. Obtainable through the eVisa System, Nigerian Missions or Visa Application Centers.

F4A – Business – Single Entry Visa

Single Entry. Maximum of 90 days. Obtainable through the eVisa System, Nigerian Missions or Visa Application Centers.

F4B – Business – Multiple Entry Visa

Multiple Entry Reciprocity Visa. Allows a maximum stay of 90 days for each entry. Obtainable only through the Nigerian Embassies or Consulates.

F4C – Business – Frequently Traveled Executives Visa

Single/Multiple Entry Visa. Requires at least $250,000 USD investment in Nigeria. Allows a maximum stay of 90 days for each entry. Obtainable through the eVisa System, Nigerian Embassies or Consulates, and Visa on Arrival (VoA).

F5A – Tourism Visa

Single Entry. Maximum of 90 days. Obtainable through the eVisa System, Nigerian Consular Missions and Visa on Arrival (VoA) which applies only to certain nationalities.

F6A – Visiting Visa

Single Entry. Maximum of 90 days. Obtainable through the Nigerian Embassies and Consulates.

F6B – Visiting Visa

Multiple Entry. Maximum of 90 days for each stay. Obtainable through the Nigerian Embassies and Consulates.

F7A – Journalist Visa

Single Entry. Maximum of 90 days. Obtainable through the eVisa System and Nigerian Consular Missions.

F7B – Cleric Visa

Single Entry. Maximum of 90 days. Obtainable through the Nigerian Consular Missions.

F7C – Medical Tourism Visa

Single Entry. Maximum of 90 days. Obtainable through the eVisa System and Nigerian Consular Missions.

F7D – Religious Tourism Visa

Single Entry. Maximum of 90 days. Obtainable through the eVisa System and Nigerian Consular Missions.

F7E – Sport Visa

Single Entry. Maximum of 90 days. Obtainable through the eVisa System and Nigerian Consular Missions.

F7F – Entertainer Visa

Single Entry. Maximum of 90 days. Obtainable through the eVisa System and Nigerian Consular Missions.

F7G – Study Tour Visa

Single Entry. Maximum of 90 days. Obtainable through the eVisa System and Nigerian Consular Missions.

F7H – Academic Exchange Program (AEP) Visa

Single Entry. Maximum of 90 days. Obtainable through the eVisa System and Nigerian Consular Missions.

F7I – International Culture Exchange Visa

Single Entry. Maximum of 90 days. Obtainable through the eVisa System and Nigerian Consular Missions.

F7J – Humanitarian Service Visa

Single Entry. Maximum of 90 days. Obtainable through the eVisa System and Nigerian Consular Missions.

F7K – Emergency/Relief Work Visa

Single Entry. Maximum of 90 days. Obtainable through the eVisa System, Nigerian Consular Missions and Visa on Arrival (VoA).

F7L – Staff of International NGO Visa

Single Entry. Maximum of 90 days. Obtainable through the eVisa System, Nigerian Consular Missions and Visa on Arrival (VoA).

F7M – Staff of NGO Visa

Single Entry. Maximum of 90 days. Obtainable through the eVisa System and Nigerian Consular Missions.

F8A – Temporary Work Permit Visa

Single Entry. Maximum of 90 days. Obtainable through the Nigerian Consular Missions.

F9A – Returning Nigerian by Birth Visa

Single/Multiple Entry Reciprocity Visa. Maximum of 90 days for each stay. Obtainable through the eVisa System, Nigerian Consular Missions and Visa on Arrival (VoA).