Nigeria eVisa for Indian Passport Holders

Visa overview

Approx. total fee

From US$20≈ ₹1,930Government visa fee + our service charge; indicative

Processing time

~5–10 days

Typical stay / validity

Short-term only

Visa type

eVisa / Online Visa

Entry type

Not specifiedConfirm on the official portal

Eligibility

Indian ordinary passport holdersAvailability does not guarantee approval

About the Nigeria visa

Nigeria is Africa's most populous country, with the business hub of Lagos, the capital Abuja and a lively music and film culture. Indian passport holders can apply for a short-term e-Visa online.

Nigeria's e-Visa covers short visits for tourism, business and family. Processing usually takes about a week.

Nigeria visa types for Indians

Visa options, stays and fees are set by Nigeria immigration and can change. We confirm the current options when you enquire.

Who can apply

• You hold an Indian ordinary passport valid for at least 6 months beyond your date of arrival, with at least two blank pages.
• Your visit is short-term, such as tourism, a family visit or business meetings. Work, study and residence in Nigeria need a different visa.

Accommodation requirement

Usually required

Usually required / accommodation proof

Accommodation proof is commonly requested.

Required documents

• Passport: Clear colour scan of the bio-data page of your Indian passport, valid for at least 6 months beyond your date of arrival.
• Photograph: Recent passport-size colour photo on a plain white background, as a digital file.
• Flights: Confirmed return or onward ticket showing your dates into and out of Nigeria.
• Accommodation: Hotel booking, tour voucher or your host's address and contact details in Nigeria.
• Invitation (business/family): Letter from your Nigerian host or company.

How to apply

Processing time

• Typical time: ~5–10 days after a complete application is submitted
• Plan ahead: Apply at least 2–3 weeks before you fly to Nigeria, and earlier during peak holiday seasons.

Before you travel

• Some regions of Nigeria have security risks. Check the Indian Ministry of External Affairs advisory before travel.
• The Nigerian naira is the local currency.
• A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required to enter Nigeria. Nigeria is also on India's yellow fever list, so carry the certificate when you fly home or you may be quarantined on arrival in India.
• Keep a printed copy of your approval and a digital copy on your phone. Airlines often check it at check-in for flights to Nigeria.
• Travel insurance with medical cover is strongly recommended for every trip to Nigeria.

Important notes

• Fees and processing times are indicative and can change.
• eVisa availability does not guarantee approval. The decision rests with the authorities of Nigeria.
• Requirements can change, so verify on the official immigration or visa portal before payment or travel.
• VisaAdvisory is an independent assistance service and is not affiliated with any government or embassy.