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Religious Tourism Visa – F7D

NigeriaCulture, faith and volunteering

Explore the five recorded questions, answers and sources for this pathway.

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What exact activity, role or purpose qualifies?

The NIS source identifies the activity covered. Purpose: Short visa issued to religious Faithfuls/adherents/followers who wish to visit Nigeria for the purpose of attending religious activities/programmes/ pilgrimages or faith-based events.

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What organisation, institution, religious body, charity, teacher or host must support the activity?

Individuals travelling for religious activities as participants (not as officiants) need an official letter from a religious body or organisation accepting Immigration Responsibility (IR); the documentation is collected from a recognised religious organisation in Nigeria.

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  • https://immigration.gov.ng/info-center/religious-tourism-visa-f7d/
    Eligibility: Individuals traveling for religious activities as participants (not as officiants). Requirements Valid Passport (not less than 6 months validity). Official letter from religious body or Organization accepting Immigration Responsibility (IR). letter stating details of the program and duration. Passport size photo. Evidence of return ticket. Evidence of Hotel Reservations or host address in Nigeria. Proof of Funds (180-day bank statement). Steps to Obtain Collect documentation from recognized religious organization in Nigeria. Apply online (embassy). Upload visa requirements and pay visa fees. Obtain Visa.

What proves the placement, role, affiliation, experience or cultural/religious/voluntary activity?

An official letter from a religious body or organisation accepting Immigration Responsibility (IR), and a letter stating details of the programme and duration, are required.

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Can the person receive salary, pocket money, accommodation, meals or reimbursement? Can they undertake other work?

No employment is permitted; the holder may attend religious activities/programmes as a follower only. The official source does not state whether salary, pocket money, accommodation, meals or reimbursement may be received.

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Limits of the record
  • The page does not state whether salary, pocket money, accommodation, meals or reimbursement may be received.

How long can they stay, can they change host/activity, can family accompany, and can the status be extended?

The visa is valid for 30 days from issuance for a single entry, with a stay of 30 days, and is not extendable. The official source does not state whether the host or activity can change or whether family can accompany.

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Limits of the record
  • The source does not establish the other material dimensions of this question; independent review remains pending.

These are the answers currently recorded in the catalogue. A missing or partial answer is not an eligibility decision.

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