Nigeria e-Visa for citizens of Australia: online application, fees and processing time 2026
Yes, an e-Visa is required: citizens of Australia apply online before departure.
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Mandatory arrival form: Nigeria e-Landing / Exit Card. Before boarding. Also required before leaving the country. Free: beware of websites that charge for it.
Fill it in on the official website (lecard.immigration.gov.ng)
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Our guide to the Nigeria visa from Australia
Australian passport holders need a visa to visit Nigeria. It is obtained electronically (e-Visa) before departure through the official Nigeria Immigration Service portal.
Nigeria is not a visa-free destination for Australian nationals: a visa is required regardless of how short the tourist stay is. The application is made online with the Nigeria Immigration Service before boarding.
Do you need a visa?
Yes. Australian travellers have no visa exemption for Nigeria and must obtain a visa before travelling. The standard channel is the tourist e-Visa applied for online.
How much does an e-visa for Nigeria cost from Australia?
The official fee for an e-visa for Nigeria is not published in a source we can verify. Check the amount on the official portal before paying anything, third-party sites often add service fees on top.
What does a visa for Nigeria really cost?
- Government feeNot published in a source we can verify
- Agency or online serviceOptional, added on top
What documents are required for an e-visa for Nigeria?
Documents required for an e-visa for Nigeria:
- Passport valid 6 months beyond stay
- Online application (no paper form)
- One passport-size photo
- Return or onward ticket
- Proof of accommodation
- Proof of sufficient funds
- Yellow fever vaccination certificate
- Visa fee payment
Documents and fees
Prepare an Australian passport valid for at least 6 months with blank pages, a recent passport photo, proof of accommodation or an invitation, and a return ticket. An international yellow-fever vaccination certificate is required to enter Nigeria. The exact fee is set by the official portal: check it at the time of application, as it changes periodically.
How to apply for an e-visa for Nigeria from Australia
- 1Fill in the form on the destination’s official portal.
- 2Upload the required documents (passport, photo, supporting papers).
- 3Pay the fee online by card.
- 4Receive the authorisation by email, usually without a consular visit.
- 5Show the authorisation, printed or on your phone, at boarding.
How and where to apply
Applications are made exclusively online through the Nigeria Immigration Service portal (immigration.gov.ng). You create an account, complete the form, upload your supporting documents and pay the fee online. No in-person appointment is required for the e-Visa, but keep the acknowledgement and the approval you receive by email.
Where do you apply for a visa for Nigeria from Australia?
An e-visa for Nigeria is filed entirely online: there is no counter to visit and no file to hand in. The only address that matters is the official portal.
- The application, the supporting documents and the payment all go through the official portal, from any country.
- Lookalike sites copy the portal’s name and layout, then resell the same application with a margin. Check the domain before you type in a passport number.
- The authorisation arrives by email. Keep a printed copy, some airlines ask for it at boarding.
Using an online service
You never have to use an intermediary. If you would rather have a service fill in and file the application online for you before departure, iVisa does it for a service fee, charged on top of the official fees. It does not change the decision.
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You live in Australia on another passport?
The regime follows your nationality, not where you live. If you reside in Australia but travel on another country's passport, the rule on this page is not yours. Filing usually still happens from your country of residence, at the post competent for it, but the requirement itself comes from your passport.
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How long does an e-visa for Nigeria take?
No verified processing time is published for this route. Apply as early as your travel dates allow, and never book non-refundable travel before the e-visa is granted.
Processing and tips
Processing times are not guaranteed, so submit your application several weeks before departure to absorb any delay. Print the approval letter and carry the paper copy with your supporting documents, as they can be checked on arrival. Always confirm the current requirements on the official site before you travel.
Before you fly, and at the border
Passport validity, border checks, minors, overstays: the rules common to every trip are gathered on our travel tips page. Formalities before you leave
Common mistakes
Refusals often stem from a passport close to expiry, a missing yellow-fever card, or a name spelled differently from the passport. Do not assume a visa on arrival: arrange it online in advance and double-check every field on the form before paying.
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Other visa types for Nigeria
A tourist stay is not the only purpose. These are the other permits the destination issues and that your nationality is eligible for, each with its own fee and processing time.
Official sources
- Nigeria Immigration Service: Visa portal
- Nigeria Immigration Service: e-Visa application
- Australian Government: Smartraveller (Nigeria)
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- Regularly check for updates on visa policies on the official Nigeria immigration website.
- Ensure you have all required documents before applying for an extension.
Online application for Nigeria, with no consulate visit.
- Online filing for e-visa and visa-on-arrival destinations
- Online application tracking
- Paid service, on top of official fees
- Decision made by the country's authorities, not by iVisa
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