🇳🇬Nigeria Visa for Afghan Citizens2026 Requirements, Fees & Documents

Medical Tourism Visa

Issued to foreign nationals seeking medical treatment in Nigeria. Allows for an extended stay relative to standard short-stay visas.

Embassy/consulate visa. Entry validity up to 90 days; potential stay up to 180 days for ongoing medical treatment. Employment not permitted.

Visiting Visa – Single Entry (F6A)

Single-entry visa for foreign nationals visiting family or friends in Nigeria for personal/social purposes.

Available via e-Visa portal. Employment not permitted.

Visiting Visa – Multiple Entry

Multiple-entry visa for foreign nationals making repeated visits to Nigeria for personal or family purposes, valid for up to 5 years.

Embassy visa. Validity up to 5 years; 180 days stay per visit. Employment not permitted.

Sports Visa (F7E)

Short-stay visa for foreign nationals visiting Nigeria to participate in sporting events, competitions, or sports-related activities.

Available via e-Visa portal. Employment not permitted beyond the sporting event.

Creative Arts Visa (F7F)

Short-stay visa for foreign nationals visiting Nigeria for creative arts activities such as film, music, or cultural performances.

Available via e-Visa portal.

Study Tour Visa (F7G)

Short-stay visa for foreign nationals visiting Nigeria for a structured educational study tour, not constituting full enrollment in an academic program.

Available via e-Visa portal. Distinct from the full Student Visa (R7A/R7B).

Academic Exchange Programme Visa – Short Stay (F7H)

Short-stay visa for foreign academics or researchers participating in a specific academic exchange programme in Nigeria.

Available via e-Visa portal. Duration up to 90 days single entry. Distinct from the long-stay Temporary Residence Academic Exchange visa (R8A/R8B).

International Cultural Exchange Visa (F7I)

Single-entry visa for foreign nationals participating in an officially recognized international cultural exchange programme in Nigeria.

Available via e-Visa portal.

Emergency/Relief Work Visa (F7K)

Short-stay visa for foreign humanitarian or emergency relief workers deployed to Nigeria for disaster response or relief operations.

Available via e-Visa portal.

Journalist Visa

Visa for foreign journalists and media professionals visiting Nigeria for newsgathering, reporting, or media production purposes.

Embassy/consulate visa. Duration up to 90 days.

Cleric Visa – Short Stay

Visa for foreign religious clerics visiting Nigeria for short-term pastoral, religious, or missionary activities.

Embassy/consulate visa. Entry validity up to 90 days; maximum stay once admitted is 30 days. Distinct from the long-stay Employment (Cleric) Visa (R6A–R6E).

Humanitarian Services Visa

Single-entry visa for foreign nationals providing humanitarian services in Nigeria through recognized non-governmental or international organizations.

Embassy/consulate visa.

Staff of INGO Visa – Short Stay

Visa for foreign staff of International Non-Governmental Organizations (INGOs) visiting Nigeria for short-term programme activities.

Embassy/consulate visa. Duration up to 90 days single entry. Distinct from the long-stay Employment (INGO) Visa (R5A–R5E).

Staff of NGO Visa – Short Stay

Visa for foreign staff of domestic Non-Governmental Organizations (NGOs) registered in Nigeria visiting for short-term engagements.

Embassy/consulate visa.

Returning Holders of Foreign Passports – Nigerian by Birth (F7L)

Short-stay e-visa for persons born in Nigeria who now hold a foreign passport and wish to return for visits.

Available via e-Visa portal.

Diplomatic Visa – Non-Accredited (Embassy)

Visa for diplomatic passport holders of countries that do not have an accreditation-based agreement with Nigeria, covering non-resident diplomatic travel.

Embassy/consulate visa. Duration up to 90 days. Distinct from the Accredited Diplomat Visa (R1A–R1E) for formally accredited diplomats.

Accredited Diplomat Visa (R1A–R1E)

Temporary Residence Visa for formally accredited diplomatic and consular officers and their dependants posted to Nigeria.

Temporary Residence Visa (TRV). Valid for 2 years, renewable. Issued in conjunction with accreditation through the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.

Employment (Expatriate) Visa (R2A–R2E)

Temporary Residence Visa for skilled foreign nationals employed by a company registered and operating in Nigeria.

Initial entry via a 90-day visa; holder then applies for the Combined Expatriate Residence Permit and Aliens Card (CERPAC) for a 2-year renewable residence/work permit. Employer must obtain a quota approval. Multiple sub-categories (R2A–R2E) based on position/seniority.

Employment (Expatriate Free Zone) Visa (R3A–R3E)

Temporary Residence Visa for skilled foreign nationals employed within Nigeria's Export Processing Zones or Free Trade Zones.

Temporary Residence Visa (TRV). Valid for 2 years, renewable. Sponsored by a Free Zone enterprise.

Employment – Government Official (R4A–R4E)

Temporary Residence Visa for foreign nationals officially employed or seconded to a Nigerian government ministry, department, or agency.

Temporary Residence Visa (TRV). Valid for 2 years, renewable.

Employment (INGO) Visa (R5A–R5E)

Temporary Residence Visa for foreign nationals employed by an International Non-Governmental Organization registered and operating in Nigeria.

Temporary Residence Visa (TRV). Valid for 2 years, renewable.

Employment (Cleric) Visa (R6A–R6E)

Temporary Residence Visa for foreign religious clerics (pastors, imams, priests, etc.) taking up long-term pastoral positions in Nigeria.

Temporary Residence Visa (TRV). Valid for 2 years, renewable. Distinct from the short-stay Cleric Visa.

Temporary Work Permit – 90 Days (R10)

Short-term work authorization for foreign nationals undertaking specific, time-limited work assignments in Nigeria not exceeding 90 days.

Temporary Residence Visa (TRV) sub-category. Not renewable. Applied for via twp.immigration.gov.ng portal.

Temporary Work Permit – 6 Months (R11)

Medium-term work authorization for foreign nationals undertaking specific assignments in Nigeria for up to 6 months.

Temporary Residence Visa (TRV) sub-category. Multiple entries; non-renewable. Applied for via twp.immigration.gov.ng portal.

Combined Expatriate Residence Permit and Aliens Card (e-CERPAC)

Combined residence-and-work permit plus alien identity card issued to expatriates (and their dependants) taking up long-term employment, business, study, or investment in Nigeria. It is the residence permit that accompanies an Employment (Expatriate) R2 or Free Zone R3 visa.

Serves as both a residence permit and an identification card, granting expatriates the legal right to live, work, study, or invest in Nigeria. The e-CERPAC is now processed and issued before the expatriate enters the country, eliminating the former post-arrival regularization (STR) step. Tied to the Employment (Expatriate) R2A or Free Zone R3A visa and the employer's expatriate quota; commonly issued for an initial 1–2 year term and renewable. Applied for online via the NIS e-CERPAC portal (cerpac.immigration.gov.ng); biometrics captured at a designated NIS office. Exact validity period and fee are not stated verbatim on the official e-CERPAC page.

Student Visa (R7A/R7B)

Temporary Residence Visa for foreign nationals enrolled full-time in an accredited educational institution in Nigeria.

Temporary Residence Visa (TRV). Initially issued for 1 year; renewable annually for the duration of the academic program. Requires acceptance letter from a recognized Nigerian institution.

Academic Exchange Programme Visa – Long Stay (R8A/R8B)

Temporary Residence Visa for foreign academics, researchers, or professors participating in a long-term academic exchange programme at a Nigerian institution.

Temporary Residence Visa (TRV) sub-category. Duration aligned with the exchange programme.

Intern Visa (R9A)

Temporary Residence Visa for foreign nationals undertaking internships or supervised training placements at Nigerian organizations.

Temporary Residence Visa (TRV) sub-category. Duration several months to 1 year; possible renewal depending on programme.

Spouse of Nigerian Citizen Permanent Residence Visa (N1A)

Permanent Residence Visa for foreign spouses of Nigerian citizens who wish to reside permanently in Nigeria.

Permanent Residence Visa (PRV). Requires evidence of valid marriage to a Nigerian citizen and spousal relationship documentation.

Nigerian by Birth (Renounced Citizenship) Permanent Residence Visa (N2A/N2B)

Permanent Residence Visa for persons who were born Nigerian but have renounced their Nigerian citizenship, and their foreign spouses, wishing to reside in Nigeria.

Permanent Residence Visa (PRV). N2A for the person themselves; N2B for their foreign spouse.

Investor Visa – Small Scale Enterprise (N3A)

Permanent Residence Visa for foreign investors who have imported and retained USD 250,000–500,000 as capital in a Nigerian small-scale enterprise.

Permanent Residence Visa (PRV). Residence permit duration 3 years (multiple entry), subject to renewal. Requires prior holding of F4B or F4C visa, security clearance, proof of enterprise investment, and business plan.

Investor Visa – Medium Scale Enterprise (N3B)

Permanent Residence Visa for foreign investors who have imported and retained USD 500,000–1,000,000 as capital in a Nigerian medium-scale enterprise.

Permanent Residence Visa (PRV). Residence permit duration 4 years (multiple entry), subject to renewal. Requires prior F4B or F4C visa holding and security clearance.

Investor Visa – Large Scale Corporations (N3C)

Permanent Residence Visa for senior executives of large corporations with significant capital and business presence in Nigeria.

Permanent Residence Visa (PRV). Specific minimum capital threshold not stated verbatim on official page. Requires corporate registration and audited financial statements.

Investor Visa – Ultra Large Scale Corporations (N3D)

Permanent Residence Visa for key executives of major multinational or ultra-large corporations with the highest levels of capital, assets, or turnover in Nigeria.

Permanent Residence Visa (PRV). Specific minimum thresholds not stated verbatim on official page.

Investor Visa – Oil, Gas & Power Sector (N3E)

Permanent Residence Visa for investors with significant ventures in Nigeria's oil, gas, or power sectors requiring specialized technical expertise and substantial capital.

Permanent Residence Visa (PRV). Specific minimum capital not stated verbatim on official page. Requires industry licenses or partnerships.

Highly Skilled Immigrant Visa (N4A)

Permanent Residence Visa for foreign nationals with specialized knowledge and technical expertise highly relevant to the current and future needs of the Nigerian economy.

Permanent Residence Visa (PRV). Residence permit duration 5 years (multiple entry), extendable. Holder may work and reside in Nigeria. Requires recommendation letter from the Nigerian Skills Gap Assessment (under the Industrial Training Fund, ITF), vetted credentials, and police report.

Retirement Visa – Retired in Nigeria (N5A)

Permanent Residence Visa for foreign nationals who have retired while residing in Nigeria and wish to continue residing there in retirement.

Permanent Residence Visa (PRV). Employment not permitted. Specific financial threshold not stated verbatim on official page.

Retirement Visa – Retiree from Abroad (N5B)

Permanent Residence Visa for foreign retirees wishing to relocate to Nigeria from overseas, demonstrating sufficient financial resources to support themselves.

Permanent Residence Visa (PRV). Applicants must demonstrate sufficient financial resources (pensions, annuities, savings) and secure local accommodation. Health insurance strongly recommended. Employment not permitted. Specific minimum income/savings threshold not stated verbatim on official page.

Spouse/Dependant of Permanent Resident Visa (N6A–N6D)

Permanent Residence Visa for spouses and dependants of existing Nigerian Permanent Residence Visa holders.

Permanent Residence Visa (PRV). Sub-categories N6A–N6D cover different classes of dependants. Employment restrictions may apply depending on sub-category.