United States to Nigeria visa requirements

Yes. US ordinary passport holders need a Nigerian visa before travel. For tourism, use the official Nigeria Immigration Service e-Visa route for the Tourism Visa (F5A): single entry, 30-day stay, valid for entry within 90 days of issuance, and not extendable. US ordinary passport holders are not visa-free for Nigeria. The current Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) Tourism Visa (F5A) page lists this as a short-visit visa for tourism, available to non-ECOWAS nationals, with online e-Visa or embassy application, 90-day validity from issuance, 30-day single-entry stay, no extension, and no employment. The official NIS visa page also describes the tourism visa as a single-entry 30-day visa for tourism and sightseeing. The NIS e-Visa portal is the practical pre-travel route for short visits, while Nigerian missions remain a fallback for regular/embassy visa processing. The Consulate General of Nigeria in New York says the e-Visa process is completed online, most decisions are made within 48 hours, approved e-Visas are emailed, and travelers should print the approval. Fragomen reports that the former Visa-on-Arrival route was discontinued from 1 May 2025, so travelers should not plan to obtain a visa at the airport. US travelers should use only official NIS portals, complete the NIS Landing Card before arrival and Exit Card before departure, and carry a passport valid at least six months. The US State Department confirms a tourist visa is required, lists one blank passport page, says only passports with M or F sex markers are accepted, and lists proof of polio and yellow fever vaccinations as required for entry.