BUSINESS VISA 

Business Visa is available to citizens of all countries except ECOWAS Nationals who do not require visa to visit Nigeria and other countries which Nigeria has entered into Visa Abolition Agreements.

 

Eligibility:

Foreign travellers who wish to visit Nigeria for the purpose of:

  • Meetings
  • Conferences.
  • Seminars.
  • Contract negotiation.
  • Marketing.
  • Sales.
  • Purchase and distribution of Nigerian goods.
  • Trade fairs.
  • Job interviews.
  • Training of Nigerians.
  • Emergency/Relief Work.
  • Crew members.
  • Staff of NGOs.
  • Staff of INGOs.
  • Researchers.
  • Musical concerts.

 

Requirements:

  • Valid passport with at least 6 months validity and at least 2 blank visa pages for endorsement (non-Rwandan passport holders must have a Rwandan resident permit).
  • Completed visa application form.
  • Nigeria Immigration Service Visa Payment Receipt (non-refundable visa fee is dependent on applicant’s nationality).
  • Two (2) recent passport size photographs (45mm x 35 mm).
  • Photocopies of passport bio-data page and passport page containing Residence Permit (for non-Rwandans).
  • Return ticket reservation.
  • Travel insurance.
  • Evidence of sufficient funds for duration of visit (Stamped and Signed Bank Statement for the last 3 months).
  • Letter of invitation from the Nigerian company, accepting full immigration responsibility, specifying reason for travel to Nigeria, exact dates of visit, as well as certificate of incorporation of the company.
  • Evidence of Hotel Reservation and Host address in Nigeria.
  • Copy of Yellow Fever Vaccination card/certificate.
  • Photocopies of Trading License/Business Registration with Rwanda Development Board (RDB) and Tax Clearance.

 

Kindly note that the Visa Officer may request for additional information, where necessary.

 

PAYMENTS DETAILS:

VISA FEE IS PAYABLE AT ANY ACCESS BANK BRANCH TO:

ACCOUNT NAME: NIGERIA HIGH COMMISSION, KIGALI

ACCOUNT NO.: 1002190202045601

 

VISA PROCESSING FEE IS NON-REFUNDABLE.

 

ENQUIRIES:

For further enquiries, the High Commission may be contacted through: +250 252 619 282; +250 252 567 002

Office Hours:

Monday – Thursday: 9:00am – 4:00pm
Friday: 9:00am – 3:00pm

 

VISA-FREE ENTRY FOR RWANDAN NATIONALS

The Federal Government of Nigeria is pleased to announce the implementation of a 30-day visa-free entry arrangement for citizens of the Republic of Rwanda holding valid ordinary, official or diplomatic passports.

Under this arrangement, eligible Rwandan nationals may travel to Nigeria without obtaining a visa prior to departure, provided that their stay in Nigeria does not exceed thirty (30) days.

Permitted Purposes of Travel

The visa-free entry arrangement applies to lawful short-term visits, including:

  • Tourism
  • Business meetings
  • Conferences and events
  • Official engagements
  • Family visits
  • Transit purposes

Entry Requirements

Travellers may be requested by Nigerian Immigration authorities to present:

  • A valid Rwandan passport with at least six months validity;
  • Return or onward travel ticket;
  • Evidence of sufficient funds where applicable;
  • Accommodation details or invitation letter where necessary; and
  • Compliance with applicable health and immigration regulations.

Important Information

Please note that:

  • The visa-free stay is strictly limited to thirty (30) days;
  • The arrangement does not permit employment or long-term residence in Nigeria;
  • Persons intending to study, work, reside, or remain beyond thirty (30) days must obtain the appropriate Nigerian visa;
  • Extensions beyond the approved visa-free period are subject to Nigerian immigration regulations.

 

Applicants requiring long-term stay visas may apply through the Nigeria High Commission in Kigali or via the official Nigeria e-Visa platform.

 

The Nigeria High Commission in Kigali remains committed to facilitating travel, strengthening bilateral relations, and enhancing people-to-people exchanges between Nigeria and Rwanda.