The Nigeria Visa Policy creates three (3) main categories for visas, offering a total of seventy-five (75) different types.

• SVV – Short Visit Visa (24 types/classes):

The SVV, or Short Visit Visa, is for people coming to Nigeria for less than 90 days. It covers various purposes like transit, tourism, short stays, humanitarian work, non-accredited diplomats, clergy, journalists, medical patients, companions, sports participants, entertainers, study tourists, Nigerians with foreign passports visiting home, and short-term workers. There are 24 classes of SVV, including single and multiple entry visas.

1. F2A – Non-Accredited Diplomatic Visa:

A single-entry visa that grants a maximum stay of 90 days. This visa is only available to holders of diplomatic passports who are not accredited to Nigeria.

2. F3B – Transit Without Visa:

No entry is allowed with this visa. This visa is only available to passengers who are transiting through Nigeria and will not be leaving the airport. They are allowed a maximum stay of 48 hours within the airport.

3. F3C – Transit With Visa:

A single-entry visa that grants a maximum stay of 7 days. This visa is available to passengers who are transiting through Nigeria and need to leave the airport.

4. F4A – Business – Single Entry Visa:

A single-entry visa that grants a maximum stay of 90 days. This visa is available to business travelers who are attending meetings, conferences, or other business events in Nigeria.

5. F4B – Business – Multiple Entry Visa:

A multiple-entry visa that grants a maximum stay of 90 days for each entry. This visa is available to business travelers who frequently travel to Nigeria for business purposes.

6. F4C – Business – Frequently Traveled Executives Visa:

A single/multiple entry visa that grants a maximum stay of 90 days for each entry. This visa is available to executives who have invested at least $250,000 USD in Nigeria.

7. F5A – Tourism Visa:

A single-entry visa that grants a maximum stay of 90 days. This visa is available to tourists who are visiting Nigeria for leisure purposes.

8. F6A – Visiting Visa:

A single-entry visa that grants a maximum stay of 90 days. This visa is available to visitors who are visiting Nigeria for personal reasons, such as visiting friends or family.

9. F6B – Visiting Visa:

A multiple-entry visa that grants a maximum stay of 90 days for each stay. This visa is available to visitors who frequently travel to Nigeria for personal reasons.

10. F7A – Journalist Visa:

A single-entry visa that grants a maximum stay of 90 days. This visa is available to journalists who are traveling to Nigeria to cover news stories.

11. F7B – Cleric Visa:

A single-entry visa that grants a maximum stay of 90 days. This visa is available to clerics who are traveling to Nigeria to conduct religious activities.

12. F7C – Medical Tourism Visa:

A single-entry visa that grants a maximum stay of 90 days. This visa is available to individuals who are traveling to Nigeria to receive medical treatment.

13. F7D – Religious Tourism Visa:

A single-entry visa that grants a maximum stay of 90 days. This visa is available to individuals who are traveling to Nigeria to participate in religious pilgrimages or events.

14. F7E – Sport Visa:

A single-entry visa that grants a maximum stay of 90 days. This visa is available to athletes, coaches, and other individuals who are participating in sports events in Nigeria.

15. F7F – Entertainer Visa:

A single-entry visa that grants a maximum stay of 90 days. This visa is available to entertainers, musicians, and other members of the performing arts who are traveling to Nigeria to perform.

16. F7G – Study Tour Visa:

A single-entry visa that grants a maximum stay of 90 days. This visa is available to students who are participating in study tours or educational programs in Nigeria.

17. F7H – Academic Exchange Program (AEP) Visa:

A single-entry visa that grants a maximum stay of 90 days. This visa is available to students who are participating in academic exchange programs between Nigerian and foreign universities.

18. F7I – International Culture Exchange Visa:

A single-entry visa that grants a maximum stay of 90 days. This visa is available to individuals who are participating in cultural exchange programs in Nigeria.

19. F7J – Humanitarian Service Visa:

A single-entry visa that grants a maximum stay of 90 days. This visa is available to individuals who are traveling to Nigeria to provide humanitarian assistance.

20. F7K – Emergency/Relief Work Visa:

A single-entry visa that grants a maximum stay of 90 days. This visa is available to individuals who are traveling to Nigeria to provide emergency or relief work.

21. F7L – Staff of International NGO Visa:

A single-entry visa that grants a maximum stay of 90 days. This visa is available to staff of international non-governmental organizations (NGOs) who are traveling to Nigeria to work on projects.

22. F7M – Staff of NGO Visa:

A single-entry visa that grants a maximum stay of 90 days. This visa is available to staff of non-governmental organizations (NGOs) that are registered in Nigeria.

23. F8A – Temporary Work Permit Visa:

A single-entry visa that grants a maximum stay of 90 days. This visa is available to individuals who are coming to Nigeria to work temporarily for a Nigerian employer.

24. F9A – Returning Nigerian by Birth Visa:

A single/multiple entry reciprocity visa that grants a maximum stay of 90 days for each entry. This visa is available to Nigerians by birth who have renounced their Nigerian citizenship and wish to return to Nigeria.

• TRV – Temporary Residence Visa (36 types/classes):

The TRV, or Temporary Residence Visa, is for those wanting to stay in Nigeria for more than 90 days, ranging from 6 months to 2 years. It applies to students, workers, business individuals, and those engaged in medium-term projects.

There are 36 different visa classes, including work permits, in the TRV category under the Visa Mandatory Policy.

1. R11 – Temporary Work Permit Visa:

This visa is for individuals who are coming to Nigeria to work temporarily for a Nigerian employer. It is a non-renewable permit with a maximum stay of 180 days. It can only be obtained through Nigerian Consular Missions.

2. R1A – Accredited Diplomatic Visa:

This visa is for accredited diplomats and their families. It is a renewable permit that is granted gratis, meaning there is no fee. It is valid for two years. It can only be obtained through Nigerian Consular Missions.

3. R1B – Spouse of Accredited Diplomatic Visa:

This visa is for the spouse of an accredited diplomat. It is a renewable residence permit that is granted gratis. It is valid for two years. It can only be obtained through Nigerian Consular Missions.

4. R1C – Minor Dependant of Accredited Diplomatic Visa:

This visa is for the minor dependent (child under the age of 18) of an accredited diplomat. It is a renewable residence permit that is granted gratis. It is valid for two years. It can only be obtained through Nigerian Consular Missions.

5. R1D – Adult Dependant of Accredited Diplomatic Visa:

This visa is for the adult dependent (child over the age of 18) of an accredited diplomat. It is a renewable residence permit that is granted gratis. It is valid for two years. It can only be obtained through Nigerian Consular Missions.

6. R1E – Aged Dependant of Accredited Diplomatic Visa:

This visa is for the aged dependent (parent or grandparent over the age of 65) of an accredited diplomat. It is a renewable residence permit that is granted gratis. It is valid for two years. It can only be obtained through Nigerian Consular Missions.

7. R2A – Expatriate Employment Visa:

This visa is for individuals who are coming to Nigeria to work for a multinational company or an organization that has been approved by the Nigerian Immigration Service (NIS). It is a renewable work permit that is valid for two years. It can only be obtained through Nigerian Consular Missions.

8. R2B – Spouse of Expatriate Visa:

This visa is for the spouse of an expatriate worker. It is a renewable residence permit that is valid for two years. It can only be obtained through Nigerian Consular Missions.

9. R2C – Minor Dependant of Expatriate Visa:

This visa is for the minor dependent (child under the age of 18) of an expatriate worker. It is a renewable residence permit that is subject to a quota. This means that there is a limited number of these visas available each year. It can only be obtained through Nigerian Consular Missions.

10. R2D – Adult Dependant of Expatriate Visa:

This visa is for the adult dependent (child over the age of 18) of an expatriate worker. It is a renewable residence permit that is subject to a quota. This means that there is a limited number of these visas available each year. It can only be obtained through Nigerian Consular Missions.

11. R2E – Aged Dependant of Expatriate Visa:

This visa is for the aged dependent (parent or grandparent over the age of 65) of an expatriate worker. It is a renewable residence permit that is subject to a quota. This means that there is a limited number of these visas available each year. It can only be obtained through Nigerian Consular Missions.

12. R3A – Free Zone Expatriate Employment Visa:

This visa is for individuals who are coming to Nigeria to work in one of the country’s free trade zones. It is a renewable work permit that is valid for two years. It can only be obtained through Nigerian Consular Missions.

13. R3B – Spouse of Free Zone Expatriate Visa:

This visa is for the spouse of an expatriate worker who is working in a free trade zone. It is a renewable residence permit that is valid for two years. It can only be obtained through Nigerian Consular Missions.

14. R3C – Minor Dependant of Free Zone Expatriate Visa:

This visa is for the minor dependent (child under the age of 18) of an expatriate worker who is working in a free trade zone. It is a renewable residence permit that is subject to a quota. This means that there is a limited number of these visas available each year. It can only be obtained through Nigerian Consular Missions.

15. R3D – Adult Dependant of Free Zone Expatriate Visa:

This visa is for the adult dependent (child over the age of 18) of an expatriate worker who is working in a free trade zone. It is a renewable residence permit that is subject to a quota. This means that there is a limited number of these visas available each year

16. R3E – Aged Dependant of Free Zone Expatriate Visa:

This visa is for the aged dependent (parent or grandparent over the age of 65) of an expatriate worker who is working in a free trade zone. It is a renewable residence permit that is subject to a quota. This means that there is a limited number of these visas available each year. It can only be obtained through Nigerian Consular Missions.

17. R4A – Government Expatriate Employment Visa:

This visa is for individuals who are coming to Nigeria to work for the Nigerian government. It is a renewable work permit that is valid for two years. It can only be obtained through Nigerian Consular Missions.

18. R4B – Spouse of Government Expatriate Visa:

This visa is for the spouse of a government expatriate worker. It is a renewable residence permit that is valid for two years. It can only be obtained through Nigerian Consular Missions.

19. R4C – Minor Dependant of Government Expatriate Visa:

This visa is for the minor dependent (child under the age of 18) of a government expatriate worker. It is a renewable residence permit that is valid for two years. It can only be obtained through Nigerian Consular Missions.

20. R4D – Adult Dependant of Government Expatriate Visa:

This visa is for the adult dependent (child over the age of 18) of a government expatriate worker. It is a renewable residence permit that is valid for two years. It can only be obtained through Nigerian Consular Missions.

21. R4E – Aged Dependant of Government Expatriate Visa:

This visa is for the aged dependent (parent or grandparent over the age of 65) of a government expatriate worker. It is a renewable residence permit that is valid for two years. It can only be obtained through Nigerian Consular Missions.

22. R5A – International NGO Employment Visa:

This visa is for individuals who are coming to Nigeria to work for an international non-governmental organization (NGO). It is a renewable work permit that is valid for two years. It can only be obtained through Nigerian Consular Missions.

23. R5B – Spouse of INGO Employment Visa:

This visa is for the spouse of an INGO employee. It is a renewable residence permit that is valid for two years. It can only be obtained through Nigerian Consular Missions.

24. R5C – Minor Dependant of INGO Employment Visa:

This visa is for the minor dependent (child under the age of 18) of an INGO employee. It is a renewable residence permit that is valid for two years. It can only be obtained through Nigerian Consular Missions.

25. R5D – Adult Dependant of INGO Employment Visa:

This visa is for the adult dependent (child over the age of 18) of an INGO employee. It is a renewable residence permit that is valid for two years. It can only be obtained through Nigerian Consular Missions.

26. R5E – Aged Dependant of INGO Employment Visa:

This visa is for the aged dependent (parent or grandparent over the age of 65) of an INGO employee. It is a renewable residence permit that is valid for two years. It can only be obtained through Nigerian Consular Missions.

27. R6A – Cleric Employment Visa:

This visa is for individuals who are coming to Nigeria to work as a cleric (priest, pastor, imam, etc.). It is a renewable work permit that is valid for two years. It can only be obtained through Nigerian Consular Missions.

28. R6B – Spouse of Cleric Employment Visa:

This visa is for the spouse of a cleric. It is a renewable residence permit that is valid for two years. It can only be obtained through Nigerian Consular Missions.

29. R6C – Minor Dependant of Cleric Employment Visa:

This visa is for the minor dependent (child under the age of 18) of a cleric. It is a renewable residence permit that is valid for two years. It can only be obtained through Nigerian Consular Missions.

30. R6D – Adult Dependant of Cleric Employment Visa:

This visa is for the adult dependent (child over the age of 18) of a cleric. It is a renewable residence permit that is valid for two years. It can only be obtained through Nigerian Consular Missions.

31. R6E – Aged Dependant of Cleric Employment Visa:

This visa is for the aged dependent (parent or grandparent over the age of 65) of a cleric. It is a renewable residence permit that is valid for two years. It can only be obtained through Nigerian Consular Missions.

32. R7A – Student Visa:

This visa is for students who are coming to Nigeria to study at an accredited educational institution. It is a renewable study permit that is valid for two years. It can only be obtained through Nigerian Consular Missions.

33. R7B – Spouse of Student Visa:

This visa is for the spouse of a student. It is a renewable residence permit that is valid for two years. It can only be obtained through Nigerian Consular Missions.

34. R8A – Academic Exchange Program (AEP) Visa:

This visa is for students who are participating in an academic exchange program between their home university and a Nigerian university. It is a renewable study permit that is valid for two years. It can only be obtained through Nigerian Consular Missions.

35. R8B – Spouse of AEP Visa:

This visa is for the spouse of an AEP student. It is a renewable residence permit that is valid for two years. It can only be obtained through Nigerian Consular Missions.

36. R9A – Intern Visa:

This visa is for individuals who are coming to Nigeria to participate in an internship program. It is a renewable intern permit that is valid for one year. It can only be obtained through Nigerian Consular Missions.

• PRV – Permanent Residence Visa (15 types/classes):

The PRV, or Permanent Residence Visa, is for those who want to settle in Nigeria. Eligible applicants include spouses of Nigerian citizens, special investors, distinguished retirees, and others. The PRV category has the longest stay permits and includes 15 visa classes, such as highly skilled talent visas, investor visas, retiree visas, and spouse/dependent visas, with durations ranging from two years to an indefinite period under the Visa Mandatory Policy.

1. N1A – Spouse of Nigerian Citizen Visa:

This visa is for the spouse of a Nigerian citizen. It is an infinite residence permit that is valid throughout the validity of the passport and marriage. It can only be obtained through Nigerian Consular Missions.

2. N2A – Nigerian by Birth who Renounced Nigerian Citizenship Visa:

This visa is for a Nigerian by birth who has renounced their Nigerian citizenship and wishes to return to Nigeria. It is an infinite residence permit that is valid throughout the validity of the passport. It can only be obtained through Nigerian Consular Missions.

3. N2B – Spouse of Nigerian by Birth who Renounced Nigerian Citizenship Visa:

This visa is for the spouse of a Nigerian by birth who has renounced their Nigerian citizenship and wishes to return to Nigeria. It is an infinite residence permit that is valid throughout the validity of the passport and marriage. It can only be obtained through Nigerian Consular Missions.

4. N3A – Small Scale Enterprise Investor Visa:

This visa is for investors who invest between $250,000 and $500,000 in a small-scale enterprise in Nigeria. It is a renewable residence permit that is valid for five years. It can only be obtained through Nigerian Consular Missions.

5. N3B – Medium Scale Enterprise Investor Visa:

This visa is for investors who invest between $500,000 and $1,000,000 in a medium-scale enterprise in Nigeria. It is a renewable residence permit that is valid for five years. It can only be obtained through Nigerian Consular Missions.

6. N3C – Large Scale Corporation Investor Visa:

This visa is for investors who invest between $1,000,000 and $10,000,000 in a large-scale corporation in Nigeria. It is a renewable residence permit that is valid for five years. It can only be obtained through Nigerian Consular Missions.

7. N3D – Ultra Large Scale Corporation Investor Visa:

This visa is for investors who invest over $10,000,000 in an ultra-large-scale corporation in Nigeria. It is a renewable residence permit that is valid for five years. It can only be obtained through Nigerian Consular Missions.

8. N3E – Oil, Gas and Power Sector Investor Visa:

This visa is for investors who invest $100,000,000 in the oil, gas, and power sector in Nigeria. It is a renewable residence permit that is valid for five years. It can only be obtained through Nigerian Consular Missions.

9. N4A – Highly Skilled Immigrant Visa:

This visa is for highly skilled immigrants who have a skills that are in demand in Nigeria. It is a renewable residence permit that is valid for five years. It can only be obtained through Nigerian Consular Missions.

10. N5A – Retiree in Nigeria Visa:

This visa is for retirees who wish to retire in Nigeria. It is a renewable residence permit that is valid for two years. It can only be obtained through Nigerian Consular Missions.

11. N5B – Retiree From Abroad Visa:

This visa is for retirees who wish to retire to Nigeria from abroad. It is a renewable residence permit that is valid for two years. It can only be obtained through Nigerian Consular Missions.

12. N6A – Spouse of Permanent Residence Visa:

This visa is for the spouse of a permanent resident. It is a renewable residence permit that is valid for two years. It can only be obtained through Nigerian Consular Missions.

13. N6B – Minor Dependant of Permanent Residence Visa:

This visa is for the minor dependant (child under the age of 18) of a permanent resident. It is a renewable residence permit that is valid for two years. It can only be obtained through Nigerian Consular Missions.

14. N6C – Adult Dependant of Permanent Residence Visa:

This visa is for the adult dependant (child over the age of 18) of a permanent resident. It is a renewable residence permit that is valid for two years. It can only be obtained through Nigerian Consular Missions.

15. N6D – Aged Dependant of Permanent Residence Visa:

This visa is for the aged dependant (parent or grandparent over the age of 65) of a permanent resident. It is a renewable residence permit that is valid for two years. It can only be obtained through Nigerian Consular Missions.

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