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title: Nigeria visa for citizens of Spain
description: "Citizens of Spain need a visa for Nigeria and can apply online for an eVisa. Stay up to 30 days. Fee: $160. Processing: 3–5 days. Documents checklist and application steps."
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# Nigeria visa for citizens of Spain

Citizens of Spain 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 · Tourist (30 days)
- **How to apply:** Fully online — no office visit
- **Maximum stay:** Up to 30 days
- **Visa validity:** 90 days
- **Entries:** Single entry
- **Processing time:** 3–5 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 showing sufficient funds for stay

## How to apply

1. **Create account on Nigeria Immigration eVisa portal** — Register at https://portal.immigration.gov.ng/
2. **Complete online application form** — Fill in personal, passport, and travel details accurately
3. **Upload required documents** — Upload digital copies of passport, photo, itinerary, bank statement, etc.
4. **Pay visa fee online** — Pay the USD 160 fee via credit/debit card or other accepted methods
5. **Receive eVisa approval via email** — Processing takes 3-5 business days; approval sent as PDF
6. **Print eVisa approval letter** — Carry a printed copy for travel and arrival
7. **Travel to Nigeria** — Present eVisa and passport at immigration upon arrival
8. **Collect visa sticker on arrival** — Pre-approved visa is stamped/pasted into passport at the airport

## Documents checklist

- **Valid passport (with at least 6 months validity)** (Identity): Must have at least two blank pages
- **Passport-sized photograph (recent, white background)** (Identity): Digital copy required
- **Completed online visa application form** (Identity): Fill out on the official portal
- **Travel itinerary (flight bookings)** (Travel): Round-trip or onward ticket
- **Hotel reservation or accommodation proof** (Travel): For the entire stay
- **Bank statement (last 3 months)** (Financial): Must show sufficient funds
- **Proof of employment or business registration** (Employment): Letter from employer or business license
- **Yellow fever vaccination certificate** (Supporting): International certificate required
- **Travel insurance (optional but recommended)** (Supporting, optional): Covering medical expenses
- **Invitation letter (if visiting friends/family)** (Supporting, optional): From host in Nigeria

## Proof of funds

- **Minimum balance:** Equivalent of $500 for the stay
- Bank statement (last 3 months)
- Credit card statement
- Cash traveler's cheques

Must show sufficient funds for accommodation and expenses

## Good to know

- eVisa must be used within 90 days of issue; validity is single entry.
- Yellow fever vaccination certificate is mandatory for entry.
- Passport must have at least 6 months validity from date of arrival.

## Common refusal reasons

- **Incomplete or incorrect application form** — Double-check all fields before submission
- **Insufficient funds or unclear bank statements** — Provide clear, recent statements showing adequate balance
- **Invalid or expired passport** — Ensure passport is valid for at least 6 months beyond travel dates
- **Missing required documents (e.g., yellow fever certificate)** — Upload all mandatory documents as per checklist

## FAQs

### Do citizens of Spain need a visa for Nigeria?

Citizens of Spain need a visa for Nigeria and can apply online for an eVisa. Visa type: eVisa · Tourist (30 days).

### How long can citizens of Spain stay in Nigeria?

Up to 30 days.

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

Government fee: $160.

### How long does Nigeria visa processing take?

Typically 3–5 days.

### What documents do citizens of Spain need for Nigeria?

Valid passport (with at least 6 months validity); Passport-sized photograph (recent, white background); Completed online visa application form; Travel itinerary (flight bookings); Hotel reservation or accommodation proof; Bank statement (last 3 months); and 4 more.

### 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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