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title: Nigeria visa for citizens of the Marshall Islands
description: "Citizens of the Marshall Islands need a visa for Nigeria and can apply online for an eVisa. Stay up to 30 days. Fee: $160. Processing: 3–7 days. Documents checklist and application steps."
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# Nigeria visa for citizens of the Marshall Islands

Citizens of the Marshall Islands need a visa for Nigeria and can apply online for an eVisa.

*Verified · last checked 2026-09-05. Policies change. Confirm with the embassy or official visa portal before you travel.*

Official application site: https://portal.immigration.gov.ng

## Key facts

- **Entry route:** eVisa
- **How to apply:** Fully online — no office visit
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 30 days
- **Visa validity:** 90 days
- **Entries:** Single entry
- **Processing time:** 3–7 days
- **Government fee:** $160
- **Passport validity:** At least 6 months
- **Biometrics:** Not required
- **Appointment:** Not required
- **Interview:** Not required
- **Onward or return ticket:** Required
- **Proof of funds:** Bank statement or equivalent showing sufficient funds

## How to apply

1. **Create an account on Nigeria Immigration Service eVisa portal** — Register at https://portal.immigration.gov.ng with a valid email address
2. **Fill in the online application form** — Provide personal, passport, and travel details accurately
3. **Upload required documents** — Submit digital copies of passport photo, passport data page, ticket, accommodation, bank statements, and vaccination certificate
4. **Pay the visa fee online** — Fee of USD 160 via credit/debit card on the portal
5. **Wait for visa processing** — Processing time is typically 3 to 7 business days
6. **Receive eVisa approval via email** — Print the eVisa approval letter to present at port of entry
7. **Travel to Nigeria** — Present printed eVisa and supporting documents to immigration officer upon arrival

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport (biometric data page)** (Travel): Must be valid for at least 6 months from date of entry
- **Digital passport photograph (white background)** (Supporting): Taken within the last 3 months
- **Return or onward ticket** (Travel): Proof of departure from Nigeria
- **Hotel reservation or letter of invitation** (Travel): Accommodation proof for the entire stay
- **Bank statements (last 3 months)** (Financial): Showing sufficient funds for the trip
- **Yellow fever vaccination certificate** (Supporting): Required for entry into Nigeria
- **Proof of employment or business registration (if self-employed)** (Employment, optional): Employer letter or business certificate
- **Travel itinerary** (Travel, optional): Optional but recommended

## Proof of funds

- bank statement
- credit card statement
- cash traveler's cheques

Applicants must show ability to cover expenses during stay; specific amount not stated

## Good to know

- Yellow fever vaccination certificate is mandatory for entry to Nigeria.
- Passport must be valid for at least 6 months from the date of entry.
- eVisa is a single-entry visa valid for 90 days with a maximum stay of 30 days.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Incomplete or incorrect application form** — Double-check all fields and ensure consistency with passport details
- **Insufficient funds** — Provide recent bank statements showing adequate balance
- **Invalid or missing yellow fever vaccination certificate** — Obtain vaccination at least 10 days before application and upload valid certificate
- **Criminal record or previous immigration violations** — Disclose any relevant history truthfully; consult embassy if uncertain

## FAQs

### Do citizens of the Marshall Islands need a visa for Nigeria?

Citizens of the Marshall Islands need a visa for Nigeria and can apply online for an eVisa. Visa type: eVisa.

### How long can citizens of the Marshall Islands stay in Nigeria?

Up to 30 days.

### How much does the Nigeria visa cost for citizens of the Marshall Islands?

Government fee: $160.

### How long does Nigeria visa processing take?

Typically 3–7 days.

### What documents do citizens of the Marshall Islands need for Nigeria?

Valid passport (biometric data page); Digital passport photograph (white background); Return or onward ticket; Hotel reservation or letter of invitation; Bank statements (last 3 months); Yellow fever vaccination certificate; and 2 more depending on your situation.

### How long must my passport be valid for Nigeria?

At least 6 months.

### Where do I apply?

On the official site: https://portal.immigration.gov.ng

## Sources

- [portal.immigration.gov.ng](https://portal.immigration.gov.ng)

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