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Nigeria visa for Bangladeshis

Nigeria discontinued visa on arrival from 1 May 2025 and now issues short-visit visas through the Nigeria Immigration Service e-Visa portal. The NIS pages we read on 31 October 2026 confirm the application steps, the visa categories (including tourism and single-entry visiting) and typical documents, but give no fee or processing time. Bangladesh-specific fee, stay and eligibility are marked 'Confirm with our office'.

Quick answer: Visa needed?: Yes in practice; visa on arrival was replaced by the e-Visa. Bangladesh-specific rule to confirm.. Where to apply: Official NIS e-Visa portal evisa.immigration.gov.ng (linked from immigration.gov.ng).. Confirm before you pay.

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VISA NEEDED?

Yes in practice; visa on arrival was replaced by the e-Visa. Bangladesh-specific rule to confirm.

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WHERE TO APPLY

Official NIS e-Visa portal evisa.immigration.gov.ng (linked from immigration.gov.ng).

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VISA TYPES

Short-visit e-Visa categories include Tourism, Visiting (single entry), Business, Transit and others. e-Visas are not extendable and cannot be converted to a residence or work permit.

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APPLICATION STEPS

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PASSPORT VALIDITY

At least 6 months, with blank pages (NIS knowledge base).

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TYPICAL DOCUMENTS

Photos, flight booking or return ticket, accommodation, bank statement (30 to 180 days by category), invitation letter for visits.

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FEE

Not shown on the NIS pages and varies by nationality. Third parties quote about USD 160 single entry; unconfirmed. Plus service charges.

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PROCESSING TIME

Not stated on NIS pages. A law-firm article reports about 48 hours; unconfirmed.

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STAY

Tourism e-Visa reported up to 90 days by a law-firm article; confirm.

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YELLOW FEVER

Certificate is commonly requested at entry. Confirm current rule.

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How to apply

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The NIS FAQ describes: open the official e-Visa portal, register an account, choose the short-visit category, complete the form, upload the documents for your visa type, pay the fee online and wait for an email approval. Print the confirmation and carry it to Nigeria.
NIS warns applicants to check the web address and avoid third-party sites that promise faster approval for extra cost.

Fee, stay and timing

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NIS pages do not list the amounts. Fees are said to depend on nationality, and are paid online by card. Third-party figures are not confirmed, so our office will check the portal for the live Bangladesh fee and give you the BDT total including service charges.
No processing time is stated by NIS. Apply early and do not buy non-refundable tickets before approval.

Bangladesh eligibility

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NIS says some nationalities may still need an in-person application. We could not confirm whether Bangladeshi passports must use that route. Confirm before paying.

Where to apply: receiving authority

Nigeria Immigration Service e-Visa portal - online application

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Address: Online application; no counter in Dhaka confirmed

Website: evisa.immigration.gov.ng

Per the Nigeria Immigration Service FAQ: register, choose the visa category, upload documents, pay by card and wait for email approval. Questions: cis-evisa@immigration.gov.ng. Use only official NIS addresses; avoid third-party sites that offer faster approval for extra cost. NIS says some nationalities may still need an in-person application; we could not confirm Bangladesh's status.

Offices, hours and appointment rules change. Check the official website or ask us before you go.

Document checklist

Documents change by visa type and profile. Our counsellor confirms your exact list.

Core documents (all applicants)

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Passport valid at least 6 months, with blank pages (official)
Scan of passport bio-data page (official)
Recent passport-size photo (official)
Flight booking or return ticket (official)
Accommodation details, e.g. hotel reservation (official)
Proof of funds: bank statement, 30 to 180 days by category (official)
Valid payment card for the online fee

Visiting family or friends

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Invitation letter from host in Nigeria (official lists invitation letters as an example)
Host identity details

Business travellers

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Invitation letter and CAC certificate of the Nigerian company (official)
Your employment letter or trade licence

Salaried employees and business owners (to confirm)

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Employment letter / no-objection certificate and salary slips, or trade licence

Minors

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Birth certificate and parental consent letter (official)

Things to watch

Fee, processing time and Bangladesh eligibility not shown on official pages. Confirm before paying.
Use only immigration.gov.ng and evisa.immigration.gov.ng.
Do not submit fake bookings or dummy documents.
Travel Counsellor Ltd. is a private consultancy, not an embassy. Decisions rest with the Nigerian authorities.

Frequently asked questions

Is there visa on arrival in Nigeria?

No. Per NIS announcements reported by law firms, visa on arrival was discontinued on 1 May 2025 and replaced by the e-Visa.

Where do I apply?

On the official NIS e-Visa portal, evisa.immigration.gov.ng.

Can an e-Visa be extended?

No. NIS states e-Visa classes are not extendable beyond their stated duration.

Is approval guaranteed?

No. The Nigerian authorities decide, and fees and rules can change.

Sources

Visa decisions are made by the issuing authority. Fees and rules change, so confirm before you pay.