Nigeria visa for French citizens

Embarking on a journey from France to Nigeria is streamlined by the availability of an e-visa, which covers a variety of purposes including tourism and business among its eight available types. French citizens can typically secure a stay of up to 90 days, with a tourist e-visa often costing around $200. While direct flights frequently connect Paris Charles de Gaulle to Murtala Muhammed International Airport in Lagos, French travelers will notably transition from a Francophone to an Anglophone dominant environment, reflecting Nigeria's British colonial heritage. Furthermore, visitors should be mindful of the significant time difference and plan their itineraries accordingly to adjust to West Africa Time (WAT).

eVisa90d stay· verified 2026-05-27

Entry requirements

Onward ticket
Required
Funds proof
Required

Visa options

TouristShort Stay Visa (e-Visa) - Tourism
30dvalid 14d
BusinessShort Stay Visa (e-Visa) - Business
30dvalid 14d
TransitShort Stay Visa (e-Visa) - Transit
30dvalid 14d
BusinessShort Visit Visa (Embassy) - Business Single Entry
30dvalid 1mo
TouristShort Visit Visa (Embassy) - Tourism
30dvalid 1mo
OtherShort Visit Visa (Embassy) - Sports
30dvalid 1mo
TransitShort Visit Visa (Embassy) - Transit
7dvalid 7d
OtherShort Visit Visa (Embassy) - Creative Arts
30dvalid 1mo
StudentShort Visit Visa (Embassy) - Study Tour
30dvalid 1mo
TouristShort Visit Visa (Embassy) - Visiting Visa (Multiple Entry)
180dmultiple-entry
OtherShort Visit Visa (Embassy) - Journalist
90dvalid 3mo
OtherShort Visit Visa (Embassy) - Cleric
30dvalid 3mo
MedicalShort Visit Visa (Embassy) - Medical Tourism
180dvalid 3mo
HumanitarianShort Visit Visa (Embassy) - Humanitarian Services
30dvalid 1mo
OtherShort Visit Visa (Embassy) - Staff of INGO
90dvalid 3mo
OtherShort Visit Visa (Embassy) - Staff of NGO
30dvalid 1mo
WorkTemporary Residence Visa - Employment (Expatriate)
WorkTemporary Residence Visa - Temporary Work Permit (90 days)
90dvalid 3mo
WorkTemporary Residence Visa - Temporary Work Permit (6 months)
multiple-entry
StudentTemporary Residence Visa - Student Visa
WorkTemporary Residence Visa - Interns Visa
StudentTemporary Residence Visa - Academic Exchange Programme (AEP) Visa
90dvalid 3mo
InvestorPermanent Residence Visa - Investors Visa (Small Enterprise)
InvestorPermanent Residence Visa - Investors Visa (Medium Enterprise)
InvestorPermanent Residence Visa - Investors Visa (Large Corporations)
InvestorPermanent Residence Visa - Investors Visa (Ultra Large Corporations)
InvestorPermanent Residence Visa - Investors Visa (Oil/Gas/Power Sector)
WorkPermanent Residence Visa - Highly Skilled Immigrant Visa
RetirementPermanent Residence Visa - Retirement Visa (Retired in Nigeria)
RetirementPermanent Residence Visa - Retirement Visa (Retiree from abroad)
TouristTourist Visa (Visitor/Tourist)
90dvalid 3mo
BusinessBusiness Visa (Short Visit)
90dvalid 3mo
TransitTransit Visa
7dvalid 7d
WorkSubject to Regularization (STR) Visa
90dvalid 3mo
WorkTemporary Work Permit (TWP) Visa (Short Visit)
90dvalid 3mo
OtherShort Visit e‑Visa (Tourism/Business/Transit)
30dvalid 14d

eVisa approval holders can get visa on arrival with form & receipt.

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