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Do United Kingdom passport holders need a visa to visit NG?

Q: Where do I apply for the Nigeria tourist e-Visa?

Only through the official Nigeria Immigration Service portal at evisa.immigration.gov.ng. Avoid unofficial third-party sites that add extra fees.

Q: How long can I stay in Nigeria on a tourist e-Visa?

The Tourism e-Visa (F5A) generally allows a stay of up to 30 days. The visa is typically valid for 90 days from issuance, meaning you must enter Nigeria within that window.

Q: Do I really need a yellow fever certificate?

Yes. A valid yellow fever vaccination certificate is required to enter Nigeria. Infants aged 8 months or younger and adults aged 61 or older are exempt.

Q: How quickly is the e-Visa processed?

Most applications are decided within about 48 hours, though it can take up to roughly 5 business days during peak periods. Apply at least a week before travel.

Q: What else do I need to do before arriving?

Complete the online Nigeria Health Declaration Form and the digital Landing and Exit Card before entry, and carry your printed e-Visa, passport and yellow fever certificate.

UK ordinary passport holders need a visa to visit Nigeria. Since May 2025, Nigeria runs a fully online e-Visa system (visa-on-arrival is discontinued), so you apply and get approval before you travel. The tourist category is the F5A Tourism e-Visa. A United Kingdom ordinary passport holder traveling to Nigeria for tourism must obtain a visa before arrival; there is no visa-free entry and no visa-on-arrival. On 1 May 2025 the Federal Ministry of Interior and the Nigeria Immigration Service launched the New Visa Policy 2025, replacing the old visa-on-arrival scheme with a fully digital e-Visa system accessed only through the official portal at evisa.immigration.gov.ng. UK citizens are eligible to apply for the Tourism e-Visa (category F5A), which permits a short stay of up to 30 days and is typically valid for 90 days from issuance (you must enter within that window). Applications are completed entirely online with passport bio-data, a passport photo, proof of accommodation, return flight booking and proof of funds; decisions are usually returned within about 48 hours but can take up to around 5 business days in busy periods. Beyond the visa, Nigeria requires every traveler to hold a valid yellow fever vaccination certificate (exemptions for infants 8 months or younger and adults 61 or older) and to complete the online Nigeria Health Declaration / digital Landing and Exit Card before entry. Passports must be valid for at least 6 months after the date of arrival. This guidance is confirmed by the UK Government foreign travel advice for Nigeria and by Nigeria Immigration Service policy sources as of May 2026.

VISA REQUIREDTOURISMSINGLE ENTRYLast verified 2026-05-30

For guidance only — visa rules change with little notice. Always confirm directly with the destination's embassy or foreign ministry before booking non-refundable travel. Information here applies to ordinary (non-diplomatic) passports unless noted.

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/01 — The numbers

Key facts

Last verified 2026-05-30

Visa type

Tourism e-Visa (category F5A), applied online before travel

Maximum stay

Up to 30 days per entry

per entry

Entries

Single entry

from issue date

Visa fee

Visa fee approx. USD 160 plus a non-refundable processing/service charge (around USD 20-30)

consular fee only

Processing time

Typically about 48 hours; allow up to ~5 business days in busy periods

standard track

Validity

90 days from issuance to enter Nigeria

from issue date

/02 — The process

How to apply

/01

Confirm eligibility and prepare your passport

Ensure your UK passport is valid for at least 6 months beyond your arrival date with at least one blank page. UK nationals are on the eligible list for Nigeria's e-Visa system.

· Passport valid 6+ months· Ordinary passport

/02

Gather supporting documents

Prepare a digital passport bio-data page, a recent passport-style photo, proof of accommodation (hotel booking or host details), a return/onward flight itinerary, and evidence of sufficient funds.

· Photo· Accommodation· Return ticket

/03

Get a yellow fever vaccination certificate

Obtain a valid yellow fever (ICVP) certificate before travel, as it is required for entry. Travelers aged 8 months or younger and 61 or older are exempt.

· Yellow fever ICVP

/04

Apply online via the official e-Visa portal

Create an account at evisa.immigration.gov.ng, select the Tourism visa (F5A), complete the form, upload documents and pay the fee online. Do not use the discontinued visa-on-arrival channel.

· evisa.immigration.gov.ng· F5A Tourism

/05

Receive approval and print the e-Visa

Decisions typically arrive within about 48 hours by email. Download and print your e-Visa approval to present on arrival.

· ~48 hours· Print approval

/06

Complete the Health Declaration and Landing Card

Before arrival, fill in the online Nigeria Health Declaration Form and the digital Landing and Exit Card, then present your e-Visa, passport and yellow fever certificate at the border.

· Health Declaration· Landing/Exit Card

/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

10 items

Personalized checklist

0 / 10 complete

UK passport valid 6+ months beyond arrival with a blank page

required

Approved Nigeria Tourism e-Visa (F5A) printout

required

Recent passport-style photograph (digital upload)

required

Yellow fever vaccination certificate (ICVP)

required

Confirmed return or onward flight ticket

required

Proof of accommodation (hotel booking or host invitation)

required

Proof of sufficient funds for the trip

recommended

Completed online Nigeria Health Declaration Form

required

Completed digital Landing and Exit Card

required

Payment method (card) for online visa and service fees

required

Track your progress · save & email a copy

/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate

Line itemAmountSource

Tourism e-Visa fee (F5A)~USD 160Visa issuance fee for UK nationals; charged in USD

Processing / service charge~USD 20-30Non-refundable online processing and technology fee

Bank/card transaction feeVariablePayment gateway or currency conversion charges may apply

Yellow fever vaccination (UK clinic)~GBP 60-90Cost of obtaining the required ICVP certificate if not already held

Total estimateUSD 160 — USD 190+incl. all

/05 — The wait

Processing time

Standard online e-Visa processing

~48 hours (up to ~5 business days in busy periods)

Apply at least one week before travel via evisa.immigration.gov.ng and receive the decision by email.

/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency

/01

No visa-free or visa-on-arrival access

Nigeria does not grant visa-free entry to UK ordinary passport holders, and visa-on-arrival was discontinued on 1 May 2025, so a pre-approved e-Visa is mandatory.

High

/02

Missing or invalid yellow fever certificate

A valid yellow fever (ICVP) certificate is required for entry; travelers without it can be denied boarding or entry.

Medium

/03

Incomplete supporting documents

Applications without proof of accommodation, return ticket or funds are commonly delayed or refused.

Medium

/04

Applying too close to departure

Although processing is usually quick, busy-period delays of several days can disrupt travel if you apply late.

Medium

/05

Skipping the Health Declaration / Landing Card

Travelers who do not complete the online health and landing/exit forms may face delays at the border.

Low

/07 — On arrival

After you land

/01

Immigration

Keep your passport, visa or exemption proof, return ticket, and accommodation details ready for border inspection.

/02

Customs

Review the destination's customs rules before travel and declare restricted goods or large cash amounts when required.

/03

Connectivity

Check whether airport SIMs, eSIMs, or roaming are the best option for your route before arrival.

/08 — The history

Policy changelog

since 2024

2026-05-30 · major

United Kingdom to Nigeria route verified

Confirmed via GOV.UK foreign travel advice and Nigeria Immigration Service New Visa Policy 2025 that UK ordinary passport holders need a pre-approved Tourism e-Visa (F5A); visa-on-arrival discontinued 1 May 2025.

/09 — The questions