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ECOWAS Travel Certificate
The Nigeria Immigration Service route for Nigerians who want the ECOWAS Travel Certificate used for travel within the ECOWAS sub-region.
Yellow Card
Federal Ministry of Health guidance for registering, paying and obtaining the Yellow Fever vaccination certificate used for international travel.
Landing / Exit Card
The Nigeria Immigration Service online arrival and departure card process for foreigners entering or leaving Nigeria.
Nigeria e-Visa application
A starting guide for eligible foreign nationals applying online for a Nigerian short-visit visa, including choosing the right visa class, document upload, payment and approval letter.
Nigeria Tourism Visa
NIS requirements and online application steps for a short single-entry visit to Nigeria for tourism.
Nigeria Business Visa
NIS requirements for a short single-entry business visit for meetings, conferences, training, negotiations and similar non-employment activities.
Nigeria Visiting Visa
NIS requirements for a foreign national making a short social visit to family or friends in Nigeria.
Nigeria Transit Visa
The NIS e-Visa route for a traveller who needs to enter Nigeria briefly while continuing to another destination.
Nigeria Temporary Work Permit
The NIS route for an invited foreign expert performing a short specialised project in Nigeria after the required immigration pre-approval.