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🇺🇸 USA to Nigeria: visa and entry requirements 🇳🇬

e-VisaOrdinary passport

e-Visa · Approved F5A tourism e-Visa: single entry and 30-day stay within a 90-day authorisation-validity period · United States ordinary-passport holders must obtain a Nigerian visa before travel and are eligible for the official F5A tourism e-Visa. The tourism e-Visa is valid for entry within 90 days after issuance but permits one entry and a stay of only 30 days; authorisation validity must not be read as the permitted stay. It is not extendable, does not permit employment, and requires a passport valid for at least six months plus return travel, accommodation and proof of funds.

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Applies toOrdinary passport
Max stayApproved F5A tourism e-Visa: single entry and 30-day stay within a 90-day authorisation-validity period · United States ordinary-passport holders must obtain a Nigerian visa before travel and are eligible for the official F5A tourism e-Visa. The tourism e-Visa is valid for entry within 90 days after issuance but permits one entry and a stay of only 30 days; authorisation validity must not be read as the permitted stay. It is not extendable, does not permit employment, and requires a passport valid for at least six months plus return travel, accommodation and proof of funds.
Last verifiedJuly 16, 2026
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Current tourism rule for USA ordinary passport holders traveling to Nigeria: e-Visa · Approved F5A tourism e-Visa: single entry and 30-day stay within a 90-day authorisation-validity period · United States ordinary-passport holders must obtain a Nigerian visa before travel and are eligible for the official F5A tourism e-Visa. The tourism e-Visa is valid for entry within 90 days after issuance but permits one entry and a stay of only 30 days; authorisation validity must not be read as the permitted stay. It is not extendable, does not permit employment, and requires a passport valid for at least six months plus return travel, accommodation and proof of funds..

Rule history

FAQ

Common questions about USA to Nigeria

Do USA citizens need a visa for Nigeria?

For ordinary passports, Bilig currently models this route as e-Visa · Approved F5A tourism e-Visa: single entry and 30-day stay within a 90-day authorisation-validity period · United States ordinary-passport holders must obtain a Nigerian visa before travel and are eligible for the official F5A tourism e-Visa. The tourism e-Visa is valid for entry within 90 days after issuance but permits one entry and a stay of only 30 days; authorisation validity must not be read as the permitted stay. It is not extendable, does not permit employment, and requires a passport valid for at least six months plus return travel, accommodation and proof of funds.. Always confirm final entry requirements with the destination authority before travel.

Can I travel to Nigeria without a visa?

The current tourism policy is not modeled as unconditional visa-free entry: e-Visa · Approved F5A tourism e-Visa: single entry and 30-day stay within a 90-day authorisation-validity period · United States ordinary-passport holders must obtain a Nigerian visa before travel and are eligible for the official F5A tourism e-Visa. The tourism e-Visa is valid for entry within 90 days after issuance but permits one entry and a stay of only 30 days; authorisation validity must not be read as the permitted stay. It is not extendable, does not permit employment, and requires a passport valid for at least six months plus return travel, accommodation and proof of funds..

How long can I stay in Nigeria?

e-Visa · Approved F5A tourism e-Visa: single entry and 30-day stay within a 90-day authorisation-validity period · United States ordinary-passport holders must obtain a Nigerian visa before travel and are eligible for the official F5A tourism e-Visa. The tourism e-Visa is valid for entry within 90 days after issuance but permits one entry and a stay of only 30 days; authorisation validity must not be read as the permitted stay. It is not extendable, does not permit employment, and requires a passport valid for at least six months plus return travel, accommodation and proof of funds.. Reconfirm the permitted stay and entry count before travel.

When was this entry rule verified?

Bilig last verified this rule from official sources on July 16, 2026. Always confirm final entry requirements with the destination authority before travel.

Official sources

Coverage note: this route detail is based on countries currently modeled in Bilig and is not a full global passport dataset. Always verify final entry requirements on official government sources.