The Visa Process in Nigeria for Foreigners Just Got A Whole Lot Easier!
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I have been saying this to some of my Nigerian friends for quite some time now that the Visa process in Nigeria appears to be a notably lengthy and complicated process, particularly for those of us who are traveling all the way from the United States. At this moment, if an African country makes it excessively difficult for me to travel there, I have made up my mind that I will not go! I had my hopes set high, as I genuinely thought that Nigeria would be the very first African country that I would visit, especially considering that I have been actively involved in the vibrant Nigerian community in Houston, Texas for a significant period.
However, my heart ultimately led me to Tanzania. Currently, I find myself in another state in the US, meeting new and interesting people from Nigeria, so Lagos was ideally supposed to be my next destination. As I was in the process of planning my trip to Lagos, I noticed that by the time it would take for me to apply and ultimately obtain a Nigerian visa, I could comfortably already be in Tanzania or South Africa- (So I booked another trip to Tanzania!).
By the way, it's worth noting that the Tanzanian visa on arrival process has recently become much easier, and a trip to South Africa for US citizens is completely visa-free!
Nigeria e-visa and digital arrival card
Back to Nigeria!
Thankfully, as of May 1, 2025, Nigeria has officially rolled out a new and innovative e-visa system, marking a significant milestone in its commitment to streamline the immigration visa process. This development aims to make the experience not only much faster but also much smoother by allowing travelers to navigate the whole Nigerian Visa system online. Thank you, Nigeria, for taking this important step forward!
Nigeria e-visa and digital arrival card
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