A Nigerian visa is valid for the period shown on it. To travel to Nigeria again after it has expired, apply for a new visa on the portals of the Nigeria Immigration Service.
Required documents
- A valid passport
- Your current or expired Nigerian visa
- A new visa application completed on the Nigeria Immigration Service portal
Steps
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Check your visa
Look at the validity dates and the number of entries shown on your visa before you plan your next journey.
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If you are outside Nigeria
Apply for a new visa on the official portal: evisa.
immigration. gov. ng for a short visit, or visa. immigration. gov. ng for the other types of visa. The steps are described on the Visa application page. -
If you are in Nigeria
Extensions of stay and the regularisation of an expired visa are handled in Nigeria by the Nigeria Immigration Service.
Its guidance for holders of expired visas is published at immigration. gov. ng/ expired-visa-holders. -
Ask the consular section
If you are unsure which situation applies to you, call the consular section on +226 25 36 09 80 before you apply.