Visitor visa to Nigeria is a visa for those who want to travel to Nigeria to visit family or friends. The visa is valid for 3 months from the date of issue and must be used within this period. The visa is valid for one entry and gives the right to stay in Nigeria for up to 30 days.
At Alla Visa, you can get help with your application for a Visitor Visa to Nigeria. We help you check the data, reduce the risk of errors and ensure that your application is handled correctly before travel. You can easily start the application online, fill out the form, upload documents, and get help throughout the process.
About Visitor Visa to Nigeria
The Nigeria Visiting Single Entry Visa (F6A) is an official visa for people who want to travel to Nigeria to visit family or friends.
The visa is used when you have a host in Nigeria who invites you to the country and where you will be staying with family or friends during your stay. It is a visa and not an electronic travel authorization.
Swedish citizens need a valid visa before departure to Nigeria. We recommend that the application is made well in advance of the trip to avoid problems when checking in or entering.
The visa is valid for 3 months from the date of issue. This means that you must enter Nigeria within 3 months from the date the visa was issued. The visa is valid for one entry and you are allowed to stay in Nigeria for up to 30 days from the date of entry. Extension is not possible.
You will need the following documents to apply:
- Completed visa application
- Physical passport
- Visa photo
- Invitation Letter from Family Member or Friend in Nigeria
- Copy of the host's ID document or residence document
- Certificate that you have been vaccinated against yellow fever
Nigeria can change visa rules and document requirements on short notice. It is therefore important to check the current rules before submitting the application.
Rules for Visitor Visa to Nigeria
The Nigeria visitor visa is intended for people who want to visit family or friends in Nigeria.
Important rules to know:
- The visa must be used within 3 months from the date of issue
- You are allowed to stay in Nigeria for up to 30 days from the date of entry
- The visa is valid for one entry
- The visa is intended for visits to family or friends
- You are staying with family or friends and not in a hotel
- The visa does not give the right to work in Nigeria
- The visa does not give the right to study in Nigeria
- The final decision is always made by Nigeria's immigration authorities
- Extension of stay is not possible
Are you a Swedish citizen?
If you are a Swedish citizen and plan to visit family or friends in Nigeria, you need to apply for a visitor visa before departure. Visitor visa is the right visa type when you have a host in Nigeria inviting you and you are going to stay with family or friends during your stay.
At Alla Visum, we help you check the documents, fill out the application correctly and ensure that all documents meet the authorities' requirements before submitting the application.
Embassy of Sweden in Nigeria
The embassy of Sweden in Abuja is responsible for Sweden's diplomatic relations with Nigeria and assists Swedish citizens with consular matters. If you need assistance with a visa to Nigeria, we recommend that you contact All Visas for guidance on visa application and document requirements.
Embassy of Nigeria in Sweden
The embassy of Nigeria in Stockholm is responsible for diplomatic relations between Nigeria and Sweden as well as certain consular services for Nigerian citizens. If you have questions about visitor visas to Nigeria, we recommend that you contact All Visas. We will help you check the documents, fill out the application correctly and ensure that all documents meet the authorities' requirements before submitting the application.
What happens next
- 1.Complete your order by making the payment.
- 2.Each traveler receives an email with a link to fill in their application form and upload the required documents.
- 3.We review your application and contact you if any details or documents need to be completed.
- 4.When your application is ready, we send your visa by email or post, according to the delivery option you chose.
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FAQ Visiting Visa F6A to Nigeria
The Nigeria Visitor Visa is a visa for people who want to visit family or friends in Nigeria.
People who have a family member or friend in Nigeria who invites them can apply for the visa.
The visa is valid for 3 months from the date of issue. You must enter Nigeria within this period.
You are allowed to stay in Nigeria for up to 30 days from the date of entry.
The Nigeria Visitor Visa is a Single Entry visa valid for one entry.
You will need a valid passport, visa application, visa photo, a letter of invitation from your host in Nigeria, and a copy of the host's ID or residence document.
The price starts from 5 500 per application and varies depending on the level of service (Standard, Express or Premium) as well as any additional services. You will see the final price on our website before completing your order.
The processing time depends on the Embassy's current workload. We prioritize premium and express applications. Standard processing takes about four weeks.
You can submit your application as soon as you have gathered all the necessary documents. We will check when it is time to submit the application to the embassy based on your planned travel date. The processing time depends on the Embassy's current workload. We prioritize premium and express applications.
At Alla Visum, we help you through the entire application process. We review your documents, help you complete the application correctly, and ensure that all documents meet the embassy's requirements before submitting the application. If the embassy or the authorities request additional documents, we will contact you and help you produce the right documents. We also follow up on your application and keep in touch with the embassy during the processing. Our goal is to make the process as simple and smooth as possible, while reducing the risk of delays and unnecessary rejections.
If you plan to stay longer than 30 days, you may need to apply for a different visa type before traveling. Visitor visas to Nigeria cannot be extended.
Visitor visas to Nigeria do not entitle you to work in Nigeria. If you are going to work, you need to apply for a work visa or other suitable visa type.
If you are going to study in Nigeria, you will need to apply for a student visa or other suitable visa type.
If the purpose of the trip is business, you should apply for a business visa instead of a visitor visa.
No. If the purpose of the trip is tourism and hotel stay, you should apply for a tourist visa. Visitor visas are meant for people who are going to visit family or friends in Nigeria.
No. Visitor visas to Nigeria cannot be extended. If you need to stay longer, you should apply for a different visa type before traveling.
What happens next
- 1.Complete your order by making the payment.
- 2.Each traveler receives an email with a link to fill in their application form and upload the required documents.
- 3.We review your application and contact you if any details or documents need to be completed.
- 4.When your application is ready, we send your visa by email or post, according to the delivery option you chose.
Visiting Visa F6A
Valid for
90 days
Number of entries
Single entry
Max stay
30 days
Requirements for Visiting Visa F6A to Nigeria
- Copy of passport information page
- Visa photo
- Personal invitation
- Yellow fever vaccination certificate