Nigeria Immigration Service lists 13 visa categories eligible for e-visa platform 

The agency disclosed this in a statement posted on its official X (formerly Twitter) account, highlighting the digital transformation of Nigeria’s visa processing system under the 2025 Nigeria Visa Policy.

According to the statement, the e-visa platform provides a streamlined and secure process for foreign nationals and Nigerians with dual citizenship to apply, track, and receive their visas without physically visiting embassies or consulates.

Applications submitted through the platform are typically processed within 48 hours.

The 13 eligible visa categories span various short-stay travel purposes and include:

To apply, individuals must have a valid passport with at least six months’ validity and provide supporting documents such as a passport photo, travel itinerary, and purpose-specific documentation.

The visa, once approved, is sent electronically to the applicant’s email address.

The NIS noted that the e-visa system is part of a broader effort to modernize and automate visa management in Nigeria. The platform is designed to improve transparency, efficiency, and security in visa processing.

With full automation, applicants can now bypass traditional embassy visits and reduce the possibility of delays caused by manual processing.

The launch of this platform aligns with global trends in digital immigration services and positions Nigeria to attract more short-term visitors through a user-friendly, secure, and fast application process.

Naijaonpoint previously reported that, starting September 1, 2025, foreign nationals who overstay their Nigerian visas will be subject to a daily fine of $15 for each day beyond their approved duration of stay.

This penalty is part of broader immigration reforms introduced under the current administration, following the rollout of Nigeria’s digital e-visa system and automated landing and exit cards, both effective from May 1, 2025.

Key highlights of the new overstay policy include: 

To ease the transition, the Nigeria Immigration Service has granted a three-month amnesty window from May 1 to August 1, 2025. During this period, foreigners residing in Nigeria with expired visas can voluntarily depart the country without facing any penalties.