EMBASSY OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA, BEIJING
尼日利亚联邦共和国驻华大使馆
EMBASSY OF THE FEDERAL REPUBLIC OF NIGERIA, BEIJING
尼日利亚联邦共和国驻华大使馆
Visa
尼日利亚签证服务 | Embassy of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Beijing
Visa
尼日利亚签证服务 | Embassy of the Federal Republic of Nigeria, Beijing
Your Gateway to Nigeria — Travel, Business, Investment and Cultural Exchange
The Embassy of the Federal Republic of Nigeria in Beijing welcomes Chinese nationals and other foreign citizens seeking to visit Nigeria for tourism, business, investment, employment, education, family visits, and other lawful purposes.
Nigeria offers a wide range of opportunities for international visitors, including its expanding commercial markets, cultural heritage, tourism attractions, educational institutions, and investment destinations.
The Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) administers the country’s visa system, including electronic visa applications and other entry authorisations.
This page provides guidance on visa categories, application procedures, supporting documents, fees, and important travel information for applicants residing in China.
Nigeria provides two principal online application routes: the e-Visa system for eligible short visits and the Embassy visa application system for categories requiring mission-based processing.
Nigeria e-Visa Application
For eligible applicants travelling for tourism, short business visits, conferences, family visits, and other approved short-term purposes.
Apply for e-Visa
Embassy Visa Application
For visa categories requiring Embassy processing, document submission, interviews, or other in-person formalities.
Apply Through Embassy
These are the official application portals identified by the Nigeria Immigration Service.
Tourist Visa (F5A)
For leisure, sightseeing, holidays, and tourism. The published e-Visa category permits a stay of up to 30 days, is single-entry, and does not authorise employment.
Business Visa (F4A / F4B)
For meetings, trade fairs, conferences, contract negotiations, and business-related visits. Single-entry and eligible multiple-entry categories are available.
Temporary Work Permit
For eligible foreign specialists undertaking approved short-term technical assignments, installation, maintenance, or training. Specific authorisation is required.
Study and Academic Exchange Visas
For international students, visiting scholars, researchers, lecturers, and other educational visitors. The appropriate visa depends on the length and purpose of study.
Family and Social Visit Visa (F6A)
For eligible visitors travelling to Nigeria to visit family members, friends, or hosts.
Transit Visa (F3B)
For eligible travellers passing through Nigeria en route to another destination where entry into Nigeria is necessary.
Diplomatic and Official Visas
For eligible diplomatic and official passport holders travelling on recognised official assignments, subject to the applicable protocol requirements.
Temporary and Permanent Residence Visas
For eligible foreign nationals intending to work, establish businesses, reside with family, or remain in Nigeria under approved immigration categories.
Visa classifications are based on the Nigeria Immigration Service’s published visa framework. Exact eligibility, validity, and permitted stay vary by category.
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Identify the purpose of your visit and select the visa category appropriate to your travel plans.
Choose the e-Visa or Embassy application portal according to your eligibility and visa type.
Enter your personal details, passport information, proposed travel dates, and purpose of visit.
Submit the required documents, which may include photographs, invitations, accommodation evidence, and financial records.
Follow the payment instructions displayed on the official application portal.
For e-Visas, complete the online process. For Embassy applications, follow the designated submission or appointment instructions.
Monitor your application and respond to any request for additional documents or verification.
Check the approved visa details, entry conditions, and required travel documentation before departure.
For approved e-Visas, the NIS indicates that applicants receive an electronic approval letter containing a QR code and reference number, which should be printed and presented for immigration inspection.
Nigeria Immigration Service
The documents required depend on the applicant’s nationality, visa category, and purpose of travel.
Select your visa category
This checklist is for general preparation. The official visa portal may request additional or different documentation.
The Nigerian Embassy’s published mission directory identifies OIS Services as a visa application centre in Beijing for certain categories of applications.
Nigeria Visa Application Centre — OIS Services
Unit 1, Suite 1801, KunSha Building, 16 Xin Yuan Li Street, Chaoyang District, Beijing 100027, China.
北京市朝阳区新源里16号琨莎中心1座1801室
+86 10 8400 4549
infobeijing@oisservices.com
These details are published in the Nigerian mission directory. The Embassy should reconfirm the centre’s current authorisation, address, appointment arrangements, and service scope before publishing. Official visa application and payment instructions must take precedence over third-party arrangements.
Visa fees vary according to the applicant’s nationality, visa category, number of entries, and applicable processing arrangements.
Applicants should check the amount displayed by the official application portal before making payment.
Processing times may vary depending on the application category, document verification, immigration approvals, and additional screening requirements.
Applicants are encouraged to submit applications sufficiently ahead of their intended travel dates. Payment of a visa fee does not guarantee visa approval.
Applicants should ensure that their passport remains valid for the required period, that their visa covers the intended purpose of travel, and that all supporting documents are genuine and accurate.
Travellers should also check applicable vaccination and health-entry requirements, complete the required Nigerian landing card, and carry evidence of accommodation and onward or return travel where applicable.
The NIS states that landing and exit cards became mandatory from 1 May 2025.
Embassy Visa Application Portal
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Official Visa Categories and Requirements