Nigeria e-Visa for citizens of France: online application, fees and processing time 2026
Yes, an e-Visa is required: citizens of France 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 France
French travelers need a visa for Nigeria; it is applied for online (e-Visa) through the official Nigeria Immigration Service portal before departure.
A French national cannot enter Nigeria without a visa. Nigeria now offers an electronic application through the Nigeria Immigration Service portal (immigration.gov.ng). The passport must be valid for at least 6 months.
Do you need a visa?
Yes. For a tourist stay, a French citizen must hold a Nigerian visa obtained before travel. The application is filed online on the official immigration portal; there is no visa-free entry for French passport holders.
How much does an e-visa for Nigeria cost from France?
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 a passport valid 6 months, an ID photo, an invitation letter or hotel booking, a return ticket and a yellow-fever certificate, which is required for Nigeria. The fee in our data is not reliable: check the official rate on the portal before paying.
How to apply for an e-visa for Nigeria from France
- 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
The process runs through immigration.gov.ng: create an account, complete the form, upload documents and pay online. Depending on the category, the visa is approved electronically or finalized on arrival after pre-approval. If in doubt, the Nigerian High Commission / Embassy in France can clarify the applicable route.
Where do you apply for a visa for Nigeria from France?
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 France on another passport?
The regime follows your nationality, not where you live. If you reside in France 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
Apply several days before departure, as processing times vary by visa category. Keep a digital and a paper copy of the approval. Get the yellow-fever certificate well ahead of travel, as it is checked on entry.
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
Do not assume visa on arrival is available: it usually requires online pre-approval. Beware of third-party sites that imitate the official portal. Finally, do not travel without a yellow-fever certificate, a frequent cause of boarding or entry refusal.
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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 (official)
- Nigeria e-Visa / Migration portal
- France Diplomatie: Conseils aux voyageurs, Nigeria
Guide generated automatically on July 26, 2026, from the verified catalogue.
Short-stay (tourism)
eVisa / authorization
Entry regime
eVisa / authorization
Transit visa
Transit visa
Duration
7 days
Processing time
5 business days
Official websiteVerified
Student visa
Student visa
Duration
Duration of programme
Processing time
15 business days
Official websiteVerified
Family visa
Family reunification
Duration
1 year
Processing time
15 business days
Official websiteVerified
Business visa
Consular visa
Duration
90 days
Processing time
5 business days
Official websiteVerified
CERPAC work residence
Work visa
Duration
1-2 years
Price
2,000 USD
Processing time
60 business days
Official websiteVerified
Investor visa
Investor visa
Duration
5 years
Processing time
60 business days
Official websiteVerified
Tips for your visa application for Nigeria
- For short-stay visa applications, submit your application at least 1 month before your planned departure date.
- For long-stay visa applications, allow at least 2 months between submitting your application and your planned departure date.
- You can submit your visa application up to 6 months before your travel date.
- Consular departments only accept documents in French or English. Any document written in another language must be accompanied by a translation in French or English.
- Since October 3, 2023, visa applicants can go to the TLSContact visa application center to have their visa application processed.
For an optimal tourist trip to Nigeria, start by applying for your visa online on the official Nigerian immigration portal. Prepare all your required documents, including your passport valid for at least 6 months with at least 2 blank pages, your return ticket, proof of sufficient funds, the address of your host in Nigeria or proof of hotel reservation, and an invitation letter from your host in Nigeria. Submit your application at least one month before your planned departure.
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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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