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Do Australia passport holders need a visa to visit NG?

Q: How long does the Nigeria eVisa take to process?

Approvals are typically emailed within 24-48 hours of submission, though you should allow several business days to be safe.

Q: How long can I stay in Nigeria on a tourist visa?

The Tourism Visa F5A is single entry, valid 90 days from issue, and allows a stay of up to 30 days. It is not extendable.

Q: Do I need a Yellow Fever certificate?

Yes. Proof of Yellow Fever vaccination is required to enter Nigeria and may be checked on arrival; polio vaccination proof may also be requested.

Q: Is there anything to complete besides the visa?

Yes. All travellers must complete the online digital Landing Card before arrival and an Exit Card before departure.

Q: Is Nigeria part of Schengen or covered by ETIAS?

No. Nigeria is in West Africa, not the Schengen area, so the 90/180 rule and ETIAS do not apply.

Yes, an Australian ordinary passport holder needs a visa to visit Nigeria for tourism. Since 1 May 2025 the visa-on-arrival program was scrapped, so the route is now an online eVisa (Tourism Visa F5A / Short Visit Visa) obtained before travel via the Nigeria Immigration Service eVisa portal. Nigeria is not visa-free for Australian citizens and is not part of any visa-waiver or regional bloc that benefits Australians. Under the Nigeria Visa Policy 2025 (effective 1 May 2025), the long-standing Visa-on-Arrival program was abolished for ordinary travellers and replaced by a fully online eVisa system. Australian tourists apply through the Nigeria Immigration Service eVisa portal (evisa.immigration.gov.ng) for a Tourism Visa (category F5A) or Short Visit Visa, upload supporting documents, pay online, and receive an emailed approval letter within 24-48 hours. The printed approval is presented on arrival, where a visa sticker/endorsement is placed in the passport. The tourism visa is single-entry, valid 90 days from issue, permits a stay of up to 30 days, and is non-extendable. Travellers must also complete the digital Landing and Exit Card online before arrival and departure, and a Yellow Fever vaccination certificate is required for entry. Nigeria is not in the Schengen area, so the 90/180 rule and ETIAS do not apply.

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

eVisa (Tourism Visa F5A / Short Visit Visa) - applied online before travel

Maximum stay

Up to 30 days, non-extendable

per entry

Entries

Single entry

from issue date

Visa fee

Approx. USD 160 visa fee plus consular/processing charges (total roughly USD 160-320 depending on category and service provider)

consular fee only

Processing time

24-48 hours after submission (allow several business days)

standard track

Validity

90 days from date of issue

from issue date

/02 — The process

How to apply

/01

Confirm eligibility and document validity

Ensure your Australian passport has at least 6 months validity beyond your intended stay and at least two blank pages. Confirm tourism is your purpose; visa-on-arrival is no longer available.

· Passport 6+ months· Tourism F5A

/02

Create an account on the NIS eVisa portal

Go to the official Nigeria Immigration Service eVisa portal at evisa.immigration.gov.ng and register, then start a Tourism Visa (F5A) / Short Visit Visa application.

· evisa.immigration.gov.ng

/03

Complete the application and upload documents

Fill in personal and travel details and upload a passport bio-page, passport photo, return ticket, hotel/host details, and a recent bank statement.

· Online form· Document upload

/04

Pay the visa fee online

Pay the visa and consular/processing fees by credit or debit card through the portal and save the payment receipt.

· Card payment

/05

Receive eVisa approval and print it

The approval letter is emailed within 24-48 hours. Print it; the actual visa sticker is endorsed in your passport on arrival.

· Email approval· Print

/06

Complete the digital Landing Card and travel

Fill in the online Landing Card before arrival (and Exit Card on departure), carry your Yellow Fever certificate, and present documents to immigration on arrival.

· Landing/Exit Card· Yellow Fever cert

/03 — The paperwork

Required materials

10 items

Personalized checklist

0 / 10 complete

Australian passport valid 6+ months with 2 blank pages

required

Approved Nigeria eVisa / Tourism Visa F5A printout

required

Recent passport-sized photograph (white background)

required

Confirmed return or onward air ticket

required

Hotel reservation or Nigerian host address/invitation

required

Bank statement showing sufficient funds (up to 180 days)

required

Yellow Fever vaccination certificate

required

Completed online Landing Card (and Exit Card on departure)

required

Proof of visa fee payment / receipt

required

Polio vaccination proof (recommended/may be requested)

recommended

Track your progress · save & email a copy

/04 — The cost

Fee breakdown

All-in estimate

Line itemAmountSource

Tourism eVisa fee (F5A)~USD 160Core visa issuance fee; varies by reciprocity and category

Consular / processing service charge~USD 20-160Online processing/service fee added at payment

Yellow Fever vaccination (if not already held)~AUD 90-110Travel clinic cost in Australia, one-off

Total estimate~USD 160 — ~USD 320incl. all

/05 — The wait

Processing time

Standard eVisa (online)

24-48 hours (allow several business days)

Apply via NIS eVisa portal; approval emailed, sticker issued on arrival.

Nigerian High Commission, Canberra

2-3 working days from receipt

Embassy/consular processing where in-person submission is preferred.

/06 — The risks

Common refusal reasons

by frequency

/01

No visa-waiver agreement with Nigeria

Australia is a non-ECOWAS country with no mutual visa-exemption arrangement, so all Australian tourists need a visa.

High

/02

Visa-on-arrival abolished in 2025

Since 1 May 2025 VoA was cancelled for ordinary travellers, so a tourist cannot obtain a visa at the airport.

High

/03

eVisa is the designated tourism channel

The Nigeria Visa Policy 2025 routes short tourist visits through the online eVisa / Short Visit Visa.

High

/04

Mandatory health entry requirement

A Yellow Fever certificate is required to enter Nigeria and may be checked on arrival.

Medium

/05

Digital Landing/Exit Card now compulsory

All travellers must complete the online Landing and Exit cards in addition to the visa.

Medium

/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

Australia to Nigeria route verified

Confirmed via Nigeria Immigration Service that Australian ordinary passport holders need a Tourism Visa (F5A) obtained online through the eVisa portal; visa-on-arrival remains abolished since 1 May 2025. Single entry, 90-day validity, 30-day stay.

/09 — The questions