For work/business in Nigeria you can get:

• Short-term business visas;
• Temporary work permits in Nigeria.

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    Short-term business visas allow travelers to visit Nigeria for a period not exceeding three months. Additional information about each visa class: https://immigration.gov.ng/visagroup/business/.

    The business visa applies to foreigners who wish to come to Nigeria for the purpose of attending a business meeting, conference, seminar, contract negotiation, marketing, sale, purchase and export of Nigerian goods, as well as attending or conducting trade fairs.

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    Types of short-term business visas to Nigeria:

• Business visa for single entry (F4A - Business - Single Entry Visa)
• Business visa for multiple entry (F4B - Business - Multiple Entry Visa)
• Business visa for frequently traveled executives (F4C - Business - Frequently Traveled Executives Visa).

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    1. Business visa for single entry (F4A - Business - Single Entry Visa)

Single entry. Allows you to stay in Nigeria for up to 90 days.

    How to get

It is issued to foreign travelers who wish to visit Nigeria for business meetings, conferences, seminars, contract negotiations, marketing, sales, procurement of Nigerian goods and services, trade fairs, and interviews.

    Permitted activities

It is allowed to participate only in the above activities and for such purposes.

    Requirements for receiving:

• Passport valid for at least 6 months with at least 2 blank visa pages
• Two recent passport photos (35x40 mm)
• Return ticket
• Confirmation of sufficient funds
• Hotel booking confirmation/Host address in Nigeria.

    Where to get

A single entry business visa can be obtained through the eVisa system and Nigerian consulates or visa centers.

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    2. Business visa for multiple entry (F4B - Business - Multiple Entry Visa)

Multiple entry visa. The period of stay is up to 90 days for each entry.

    How to get

Issued to nationals of countries that offer a similar multiple entry business visa to Nigerian nationals.

    Permitted activities

Allowed to participate in meetings, conferences, seminars, contract negotiations, marketing, sales, procurement of Nigerian goods/services, fairs and interviews.

    Requirements for receiving:

• Passport valid for at least 6 months with at least 2 blank visa pages
• Two recent passport photos (35x40 mm)
• Return ticket
• Confirmation of sufficient funds
• Hotel booking confirmation/Host address in Nigeria.

    Where to get

A multiple entry business visa can only be obtained through a Nigerian consulate.

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    3. Business visa for executives who travel frequently (F4C - Business - Frequently Travelled Executives Visa)

Single/multiple entry visa. The period of stay is up to 90 days for each entry.

    How to get

The visa is for frequent business travelers of international repute with at least $250,000 of investment in Nigeria.

    Permitted activities

Allowed to participate in meetings, conferences, seminars, contract negotiations, marketing, sales, procurement of Nigerian goods/services, fairs and interviews.

    Requirements for receiving:

• Passport valid for at least 6 months with at least 2 blank visa pages
• Two recent passport photos (35x40 mm)
• Return ticket
• Confirmation of sufficient funds
• Hotel booking confirmation/Host address in Nigeria.

    Where to get

Visas can be obtained through the eVisa system, Nigerian consulates and the Visa On Arrival program, which is only available to nationals of certain countries.