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Online, physical or both?
Use the official online route
Confirm that the trip is for tourism and that the traveller is not exempt from a Nigerian visa under ECOWAS membership or another applicable visa-waiver arrangement. Then open the official NIS visa portal, choose Tourism Visa F5A and enter the passport and travel details exactly as they appear on the traveller's documents.
No mandatory physical visit is stated in the sources we currently use
The current sources for Nigeria Tourism Visa do not state a compulsory walk-in stage for the standard route.
Find official offices/centres →If this specific process gets stuck
Use the Nigeria Immigration Service's official passport office/contact route and keep the application reference and payment evidence ready.
View agency guidance →Only authorised routes. We never present an unofficial agent, cybercafé or third-party payment page as an alternative unless the responsible agency authorises it.
Documents, details and prerequisites you need
This is the complete pre-start checklist from the verified guide. Each item below explains what it is for, where it enters the process and whether the official source actually specifies an original, copy or upload.
Valid passport with at least 6 months validity
- Why you need it
- Used to identify the applicant's current passport record or to support the passport transaction described in this guide.
- Where it is used
- Most directly connected to step 2: Open the official NIS visa portal, choose Tourism Visa F5A and enter the passport and travel details exactly as they appear on the traveller's documents.
- Original, copy or upload?
- The official sources used for this guide do not specify original vs copy here. Follow the exact portal or office prompt instead of assuming.
Recent passport-size photograph
- Why you need it
- Used to identify the applicant's current passport record or to support the passport transaction described in this guide.
- Where it is used
- Most directly connected to step 3: Upload the passport photograph, return ticket, accommodation evidence, proof of funds and any minor-traveller documents required for the application.
- Original, copy or upload?
- A digital upload is explicitly part of step 3. Prepare a clear file that follows the portal's size/format rules.
Return ticket
- Why you need it
- This item is explicitly listed in the verified pre-start requirements for this service. Have it ready before beginning so the application is not interrupted.
- Where it is used
- Most directly connected to step 3: Upload the passport photograph, return ticket, accommodation evidence, proof of funds and any minor-traveller documents required for the application.
- Original, copy or upload?
- A digital upload is explicitly part of step 3. Prepare a clear file that follows the portal's size/format rules.
Hotel reservation or host address in Nigeria
- Why you need it
- This item is explicitly listed in the verified pre-start requirements for this service. Have it ready before beginning so the application is not interrupted.
- Where it is used
- Most directly connected to step 1: Confirm that the trip is for tourism and that the traveller is not exempt from a Nigerian visa under ECOWAS membership or another applicable visa-waiver arrangement.
- Original, copy or upload?
- The official sources used for this guide do not specify original vs copy here. Follow the exact portal or office prompt instead of assuming.
Evidence of sufficient funds, including the bank-statement period required by NIS
- Why you need it
- This item is explicitly listed in the verified pre-start requirements for this service. Have it ready before beginning so the application is not interrupted.
- Where it is used
- Most directly connected to step 3: Upload the passport photograph, return ticket, accommodation evidence, proof of funds and any minor-traveller documents required for the application.
- Original, copy or upload?
- A digital upload is explicitly part of step 3. Prepare a clear file that follows the portal's size/format rules.
For a minor, birth certificate and parental consent letter
- Why you need it
- Used as civil evidence of birth or date of birth where the responsible agency lists it for this process.
- Where it is used
- Most directly connected to step 5: When NIS approves the application, save the visa certificate or approval letter received electronically and travel with it plus the passport and supporting itinerary; F5A does not permit employment.
- Original, copy or upload?
- The official sources used for this guide do not specify original vs copy here. Follow the exact portal or office prompt instead of assuming.
Step-by-step instructions
Follow the process in order. Each step also shows what to have ready, what to check before continuing and what evidence to keep. Where the agency does not publish an extra requirement, this guide does not invent one.
Confirm that the trip is for tourism and that the traveller is not exempt from a Nigerian visa under ECOWAS membership or another applicable visa-waiver arrangement.
No additional document is specifically tied to this step in the verified guide. Use the full checklist above and follow the official prompt.
Make sure the displayed record is the correct person/entity and that the information matches the evidence you are using.
Keep any reference, confirmation, screenshot or acknowledgement generated by the official route.
Open the official NIS visa portal, choose Tourism Visa F5A and enter the passport and travel details exactly as they appear on the traveller's documents.
- Valid passport with at least 6 months validity
- Recent passport-size photograph
Check that every file belongs to the correct applicant/record, is readable and matches the portal prompt before upload.
Keep any reference, confirmation, screenshot or acknowledgement generated by the official route.
Upload the passport photograph, return ticket, accommodation evidence, proof of funds and any minor-traveller documents required for the application.
- Recent passport-size photograph
- Return ticket
- Evidence of sufficient funds, including the bank-statement period required by NIS
Check that every file belongs to the correct applicant/record, is readable and matches the portal prompt before upload.
Keep any reference, confirmation, screenshot or acknowledgement generated by the official route.
Review the single-entry tourism conditions and complete the visa payment generated by the official portal before submitting the application.
No additional document is specifically tied to this step in the verified guide. Use the full checklist above and follow the official prompt.
Confirm the service, applicant/entity details and amount on the official payment screen before paying. Do not continue from an unsolicited payment link.
Keep the official receipt, payment reference or transaction ID.
When NIS approves the application, save the visa certificate or approval letter received electronically and travel with it plus the passport and supporting itinerary; F5A does not permit employment.
- For a minor, birth certificate and parental consent letter
- Valid passport with at least 6 months validity
- Recent passport-size photograph
Check that every file belongs to the correct applicant/record, is readable and matches the portal prompt before upload.
Keep the final document/result plus any receipt or reference used to obtain it.
What exactly happens next?
Keep the application reference, payment receipt, appointment details and any acknowledgement generated by the NIS process.
When NIS approves the application, save the visa certificate or approval letter received electronically and travel with it plus the passport and supporting itinerary; F5A does not permit employment.
NIS lists 48 hours for the F5A e-Visa where there is no local objection.
Use the Nigeria Immigration Service's official passport office/contact route and keep the application reference and payment evidence ready.
Important notes
- NIS states that F5A is valid for 90 days from issuance with a 30-day single-entry stay within that validity.
- The tourism visa is not extendable and does not permit employment.
- Family or group applications may be available for eligible applicants.
Common questions
These answers are generated from the verified requirements, route, fee, timeline and official-source notes for this specific service.
What should I prepare before I start?
Prepare before you begin by gathering every item below. The detailed checklist above explains why each one is needed, where it is used, and whether the official source specifies an original, copy or upload.
- Valid passport with at least 6 months validity — Document
- Recent passport-size photograph — Document
- Return ticket — Other requirement
- Hotel reservation or host address in Nigeria — Identity / account detail
- Evidence of sufficient funds, including the bank-statement period required by NIS — Document
- For a minor, birth certificate and parental consent letter — Document
Can I do this online, or do I need to visit an office?
Mostly online. Confirm that the trip is for tourism and that the traveller is not exempt from a Nigerian visa under ECOWAS membership or another applicable visa-waiver arrangement. Then open the official NIS visa portal, choose Tourism Visa F5A and enter the passport and travel details exactly as they appear on the traveller's documents.
The current sources for Nigeria Tourism Visa do not state a compulsory walk-in stage for the standard route.
How much does this service cost?
Varies by nationality — NIS directs applicants to pay the visa fee generated for the F5A application; the amount can vary by nationality and reciprocity.
Pay only through the responsible agency or the official payment channel linked in this guide.
How long should it take?
NIS lists 48 hours for the F5A e-Visa where there is no local objection.
Processing can still take longer where identity checks, document corrections, payment confirmation or manual review are required.
What happens after I submit or complete the main step?
Keep the evidence for Nigeria Tourism Visa: Keep the application reference, payment receipt, appointment details and any acknowledgement generated by the NIS process.
Complete the final published step: When NIS approves the application, save the visa certificate or approval letter received electronically and travel with it plus the passport and supporting itinerary; F5A does not permit employment.
What should I do if the portal, payment or application gets stuck?
Use the Nigeria Immigration Service's official passport office/contact route and keep the application reference and payment evidence ready.
Keep any application number, receipt, acknowledgement, transaction reference or screenshot that can help the agency trace the request.
What should I be careful about?
- NIS states that F5A is valid for 90 days from issuance with a 30-day single-entry stay within that validity.
- The tourism visa is not extendable and does not permit employment.
How do I verify that these instructions are current?
This guide was last checked on 2026-09-28. The official government or agency sources used to verify it are listed directly below this section.
Where an agency changes a fee, deadline or procedure, the official source takes priority over this independent guide.
Is MyNigeriaGuide the government website for this service?
No. MyNigeriaGuide is an independent information service. Applications, payments, approvals and final decisions remain with the responsible government agency.
Official sources
These are the government or agency pages used to verify this guide. Open them directly whenever you want to confirm the source.
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