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Nigeria Transit Visa – F3B

8 facts quoted from the official source

A type of visa granted to persons transiting through Nigeria to another destination for a period of 1-7 days.

Income required
—
Means required · no figure published
Can bring
—
Not stated in the official source
Requirements
4
each quoted below
Who qualifies

Who this route is for

Every item below is the government’s own wording, quoted from the official source. Whether you personally qualify depends on your full profile.

4 requirements quoted from the official source.

The conditions that decide it
  • Financial meansEvidence of sufficient funds (30 days Bank Statement).
  • Purpose or legal basisA type of visa granted to persons transiting through Nigeria to another destination for a period of 1-7 days.
What you’ll show with your application

Paperwork you prepare — it does not rule you out.

  • Accommodation requirementHotel Reservation or host address in Nigeria (if staying overnight).
  • Passport or travel documentValid Passport (not less than 6 months validity); Passport size photo.
What rules you out

1 exclusion quoted from the official source.

  • Material restrictions or case-specific conditionsNo employment. Strictly transiting only.
Also stated by the source
  • Dependent-family rightsGroup applications for up to 10 persons.
Family

Who you can bring

  • Dependent-family rightsGroup applications for up to 10 persons.
Costs & timelines

What the source prices

Validity
2 proven from the official source.
  • Length of stay allowedNot exceeding 7days.
  • Extension or renewalExtendable: No.
How it works

From here to a yes

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FAQ

Straight answers

01Who qualifies for this route to Nigeria?
The official source states: A type of visa granted to persons transiting through Nigeria to another destination for a period of 1-7 days.
02How much money do I need?
The official source states: Evidence of sufficient funds (30 days Bank Statement). It does not publish a fixed amount — no minimum figure is stated.
03Do I need to show accommodation in Nigeria?
The official source states: Hotel Reservation or host address in Nigeria (if staying overnight).

Every answer is quoted from the official immigration.gov.ng page for this route, last read 2026-07-27.

We checked 8 points against the official source; 8 are quoted on this page. The other 0 are either not addressed by the source or not yet backed by a quote — we would rather show you the edge of the record than fill it with a plausible guess.

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Fees and processing time are not published in the official source for this route. We publish a number only when the official text states that number.

The source

Where every quote comes from

Official government source immigration.gov.ngLast read 2026-07-27 Every quote on this page is from this Nigeria government page.
Compiled from official sources · pending independent re-check · Last checked 2026-07-27 · Our methodology
 · Compiled by António Mira · How we verify · Not legal advice — rules change; confirm with the official source before deciding.
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1 other transit route to Nigeria.

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