Central African Republic citizens must obtain a visa to enter Nigeria; the e-visa portal is the standard application method for tourism.
Last verified: 2026-02-10
At a glance
Entry requirements
- The Nigeria e-visa portal provides multiple categories; the 'Tourist Visa' (F5A) is most common for short visits.
- Visa on Arrival (VoA) in Nigeria is typically reserved for business travelers with pre-approval and is not standard for tourism.
- Evidence of a host’s invitation or a hotel reservation is mandatory for the application.
Stay
E-visas for tourism usually allow a stay of up to 30 days.
Passport
Passport must be valid for at least 6 months beyond the intended stay with at least 2 blank pages.
Health — Yellow fever
Yellow Fever and Polio vaccination certificates are mandatory for entry.
Completion of the online Nigeria Landing Card and Health Declaration Form is required before arrival.
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Sources
- Nigeria Immigration Service — Official e-Visa Portal
- Nigeria Immigration Service — Tourist Visa (F5A) Information
Important
This tool is for guidance only and may be incomplete or out of date. Always confirm with official government sources and your airline before you travel.