Tourist Visa

Tourist 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 tourism, visiting family and friends.

Requirements

  • Valid International Passport (With at least 6 Months Validity) and at least two (2) blank visa pages for endorsement (non-Rwandan passport holders must have a Rwandan resident permit)
  • Two Passport Photographs (45mm x 35mm)
  • Photocopies of the following pages of applicant’s International Passport:
    • Data Page
    • Passport Page containing Residence Permit (for non-Rwandans)
  • Proof of Payment of Non-refundable Visa Fee applicable to applicant’s nationality
  • Letter of Invitation from invitee (either a Nigerian or a Foreigner with a valid Nigerian Resident Permit.
  • Copy of data page of valid International Passport of invitee and valid Nigerian Resident Permit (for Foreigners)
  • Return Flight Booking.
  • Copy of Yellow Fever Vaccination Card
  • Evidence of sufficient fund for duration of visit (bank statement for the last 3 months)
  • Evidence of hotel reservation/host address in Nigeria

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

Visa fees for Rwandan citizens: $4 US Dollars

PAYMENTS DETAILS:

 VISA FEE IS PAYABLE AT ANY ACCESS BANK BRANCH TO:

ACCOUNT NAME: NIGERIA HIGH COMMISSION, KIGALI

ACCOUNT NO.: 1002190202045601

 

NOTE: ANY PAYMENT MADE VIA ELECTRONIC TRANSFERS SHOULD INCLUDE ADDITIONAL BANK CHARGE OF TEN DOLLARS (US$10)

VISA PROCESSING FEE IS NON-REFUNDABLE.

 

For further inquiries, the High Commission can be reached through the following phone numbers: +250 252 619 282; +250 252 567 002; from Monday to Thursday (9am – 4pm) and Friday (9am – 3pm)