Embassy of the Federal Republic of Nigeria to Burkina Faso
Embassy of the Federal Republic of Nigeria Embassy of the Federal Republic of Nigeriato Burkina Faso
Reception +226 25 36 09 79
Opening hours Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 16:00
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Visa application

Visitors who need a visa must obtain it before they travel, because Nigerian visas are not issued at the port of entry. Applications are made online on the official portals of the Nigeria Immigration Service. The Embassy does not issue visas online and this website does not take visa applications.

Required documents

  • A valid passport
  • The visa application completed online on the Nigeria Immigration Service portal, with the documents the portal asks for

Steps

  1. Check whether you need a visa

    All visitors to Nigeria need a visa, except citizens of ECOWAS member states. Burkina Faso left ECOWAS on 29 January 2025, and the ECOWAS Commission asked member states to keep allowing citizens of Burkina Faso visa-free movement until further notice. If you hold a Burkinabe passport, contact the consular section to confirm the rule that applies on your travel date.

  2. Choose the right portal

    For a short visit, apply for an e-Visa at evisa.immigration.gov.ng. Since 1 May 2025, the e-Visa has replaced the visa on arrival. For the other types of visa, apply at visa.immigration.gov.ng.

  3. Complete the online application

    Fill in the form on the portal and follow its instructions until your application is submitted. Keep your application reference: you need it to follow your application.

  4. Follow your application

    Check the progress of your application at track.immigration.gov.ng, the application status service of the Nigeria Immigration Service. The Embassy keeps no online queue of applications. For an e-Visa, the Nigeria Immigration Service states that applications are processed within 48 hours or less and that approved e-Visas are sent with a QR code to the email address given in the application. You can also check the status of an e-Visa at immigration.gov.ng/check-visa-status.

  5. Before you board

    All passengers travelling to Nigeria, except Nigerian citizens, must complete the electronic landing card at lecard.immigration.gov.ng before boarding.

  6. Ask the consular section

    If you have a question about your visa application, call the consular section on +226 25 36 09 80 (Monday to Friday, 08:00 to 16:00).