Nigeria offers various types of regular visas, depending on the purpose of your visit. These visas are issued by Nigerian embassies or consulates. These include:

Visa for religious tourism – F7D: For followers of a religion or belief who travel to Nigeria to participate in religious events or pilgrimages.

Visitor visa (multiple entry) – F6B: Issued on the basis of reciprocity to visitors who wish to visit Nigeria multiple times for private reasons and is usually valid for up to five years. Each visit can last up to 180 days.

Cleric Visa – F7B: Visa for religious representatives traveling to Nigeria to participate in or conduct religious services, seminars, or conferences.

Business Visa (Multiple Entry for Executives) – F4C: Purpose: A multiple-entry visa granted to business executives with frequent travel and investments in Nigeria. Requirements: Foreign executives with proven investments of at least US$250,000 in Nigeria.

Journalist Visa – F7A: This visa allows journalists or media professionals to conduct official reporting or media coverage in Nigeria.

Transit without a visa – F3A: Issued exclusively to travelers who are transiting through Nigerian airports within 48 hours without leaving the terminal.

Visa for NGO staff – F7M: Visa for short stays for employees of non-governmental organizations (NGOs). Eligibility: Employees/volunteers of NGOs based in Nigeria.

Visa for NGO Staff – F7L: Visa for short stays for employees of international non-governmental organizations (INGOs) for the purpose of INGO activities. Eligibility: Employees and volunteers of INGOs with a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Nigerian government.

Diplomatic (non-accredited) visa – F2A: A short-term visa for diplomatic officials who are not accredited in Nigeria.

Visa for medical tourism – F7C: A visa issued for visiting Nigeria for the purpose of receiving medical treatment in Nigerian hospitals or clinics.