Visa for India from Nigeria: price, documents and processing time 2026

Yes. Travellers holding a Nigeria passport must obtain a consular visa before travelling to India. The application must be submitted through the relevant embassy or consulate before departure. The stay associated with this visa can be up to 90 days.

The published fee is the government charge alone. Two or three other lines are added before the visa is in the passport, and they are what makes the final bill.

• Government feeNot published in a source we can verify

  Paid to the state, non-refundable if the visa is refused.

• Application centre feeVariable, set by the operator

  Only when the post uses an external centre. The amount is set locally and we do not publish a figure we cannot verify.

• Agency or online serviceOptional, added on top

  Never compulsory. An intermediary fills the form for you, it does not change the decision or the processing time.

• ExtrasVariable

  Courier return, SMS tracking, compliant photo, insurance, sworn translation or legalisation, depending on what the post requires.

We only display amounts published by an official source. Confirm the total before paying anything.

A standard application file generally includes an application form, photographs, and proof of accommodation, financial resources and insurance. The consular authority may request additional documents depending on your circumstances. For the exact document list and applicable fees, consult the official portal or the relevant embassy.

Book an appointment with the relevant embassy or consulate, then complete the application form requested by the consular authority. Submit the file in line with the official instructions and follow any additional steps communicated during the process. Check the official portal or the relevant embassy for the applicable procedure.

Then the application goes to the post accredited for Nigeria, often in a neighbouring capital, or to a state acting on its behalf. Confirm which post is competent with the official source before travelling to a third country to apply, a rejected file at the wrong counter costs the trip and the fee.

The regime follows your nationality, not where you live. If you reside in Nigeria 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.

Processing times vary and should be checked directly with the relevant embassy or consulate. Submit a complete and consistent file, following official instructions on document formats and supporting evidence. It is advisable not to purchase tickets before the visa has been issued.

Common mistakes include an incomplete form, non-compliant photographs, or missing proof of accommodation, financial resources or insurance. Do not assume that the required documents are the same for every applicant. Check the current requirements with the official portal or the relevant embassy before your appointment.