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Do US citizens need a visa for Nigeria?

By the Visa Almanac editorial teamChange logUpdated 1 Nov 2026

In brief

Yes. US passport holders need a visa for Nigeria, applied for online as an eVisa.

Eligibility: Citizens of all countries except ECOWAS member States and other countries which Nigeria has entered into visa abolition/waiver agreements (non-ECOWAS nationals).Nigeria Immigration Service

Checked 1 Nov 2026Source: Nigeria Immigration ServiceApply only at evisa.immigration.gov.ngReport a change

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ContentsIn brief
  1. In brief
  2. At a glance
  3. Do US citizens need a visa?
  4. Visa types
  5. How to apply
  6. Apply from the US
  7. Fee
  8. Processing time
  9. Documents
  10. What changed
  11. FAQ
  12. Sources

At a glance

AccesseVisa
StayThe tourism e-Visa (F5A) is single-entry and valid for 90 days from issue, for one stay of up to 30 days; it cannot be extended.1
Validity and entriesThe tourism e-Visa (F5A) is single-entry and valid for 90 days from issue, for one stay of up to 30 days; it cannot be extended.1
Official feeThe e-Visa fee is shown during the online application and is not refunded if the visa is refused; the card processing charge depends on the payment gateway.2
Official processingNot stated by the official sources we read
Where to applyApply online on the Nigeria Immigration Service e-Visa portal (evisa.immigration.gov.ng): upload the documents and pay the fee; families and groups of up to 10 can apply together.1Official site: evisa.immigration.gov.ng

Do US citizens need a visa for Nigeria?

The US is not on the exemption lists, and Nigeria Immigration Service says that all other nationals can get an eVisa online.

“Eligibility: Citizens of all countries except ECOWAS member States and other countries which Nigeria has entered into visa abolition/waiver agreements (non-ECOWAS nationals).”

Nigeria Immigration Service · checked

Conditions and exceptions

  • Fingerprints are part of every e-Visa application: you enrol them through the NIS mobile app or at the port of entry, which may take longer.

    To complete your visa application, you must provide your biometric information (fingerprints). Please choose your preferred method of biometric enrollment: ... Enroll at the Port of Entry ... Biometric enrollment is mandatory for visa processing ... Mobile app enrollment requires a compatible smartphone with fingerprint scanner ... Port of entry enrollment may require additional processing timeNigeria Immigration Service · checked

  • Every foreign visitor must also pre-register arrival and departure on the free Landing and Exit Card portal (lecard.immigration.gov.ng); the card is issued instantly.

    Is this portal free to use? Yes. The services offered through this portal are completely free. ... All foreigners visiting or departing Nigeria must use this portal to pre-process their arrival and departure by providing their visa or passport numbers. ... Processing is instant once valid details are submitted and you meet the requirements.Nigeria Immigration Service · checked

Nigeria visa types for US citizens

  • The tourism e-Visa (F5A) is single-entry and valid for 90 days from issue, for one stay of up to 30 days; it cannot be extended.

    Nigeria Immigration Service · checked

How to apply

  1. Apply online on the Nigeria Immigration Service e-Visa portal (evisa.immigration.gov.ng): upload the documents and pay the fee; families and groups of up to 10 can apply together.

    Nigeria Immigration Service · checked

How to apply from the US

  1. Visits longer than 90 days need a short visit visa from a Nigerian embassy or consulate (in the US, the Embassy in Washington, D.C. or a consulate); e-Visas cannot be extended.

    Nigeria Immigration Service · checked

Fee

  • The e-Visa fee is shown during the online application and is not refunded if the visa is refused; the card processing charge depends on the payment gateway.

    Nigeria Immigration Service · checked

These are government fees as the official sources state them. Agencies add their own service fees; those are not visa fees, and we don't list them.

Processing time

The official sources we read state no processing time.

Documents and entry checks

What changed

  1. Checked against the official sources on this page: the rule above still holds.

FAQ

Is Nigeria visa-free for US citizens now?

No. US citizens need a visa, applied for online as an eVisa.

How much does a Nigeria visa cost for US citizens?

The e-Visa fee is shown during the online application and is not refunded if the visa is refused; the card processing charge depends on the payment gateway.

Can I get a Nigeria visa in 7 days?

The official sources we read state no processing time.

Sources

Official sources only. Each was checked on the date shown.

  1. Nigeria Immigration Service: entry rule, visa types, documents and how to applyimmigration.gov.ng · checked
  2. Nigeria Immigration Service (official e-Visa portal): entry conditions and feesevisa.immigration.gov.ng · checked
  3. Nigeria Immigration Service: documentsimmigration.gov.ng · checked
  4. Nigeria Immigration Service (Landing and Exit Card portal): entry conditionslecard.immigration.gov.ng · checked
  5. Nigeria Immigration Service: how to applyimmigration.gov.ng · checked
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