Kenya 
Nigeria Kenyan travellers need a Nigerian tourist visa; Nigeria Immigration Service offers a Tourism e‑Visa (F5A) that can be applied for online before travel.
Last verified: 2026-02-05
At a glance
Entry requirements
- Nigeria Immigration Service describes the Tourism Visa (F5A) as a single-entry short-visit visa for tourism, applied for online (e‑Visa) or via an embassy.
- Stated requirements include: valid passport (at least 6 months validity), passport photo, evidence of sufficient funds (listed as a 180-day bank statement), hotel reservation or host address in Nigeria, and evidence of return ticket.
- Nigeria requires a Yellow Fever vaccination certificate for travellers arriving from countries with risk of yellow fever transmission (Kenya is a risk country).
Stay
Nigeria Immigration Service lists validity as 90 days from issuance, with a stay duration of 30 days (single entry) and not extendable.
Passport
Valid passport (at least 6 months validity).
Health — Yellow fever
Yellow fever vaccination certificate required for travellers arriving from countries with risk of yellow fever transmission.
Visa/entry rules can change and may vary by traveller circumstances. Always verify with official Nigeria Immigration Service sources and your airline before travel.
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Sources
- Nigeria Immigration Service — Tourism Visa (F5A) (Short Visit e‑Visa)
- Nigeria Immigration Service — Short Visit Visa (e‑Visa) categories
- Nigeria Immigration Service — Nigeria Visa online application portal
- Nigeria High Commission in Nairobi — Tourist Visa
- WHO — Yellow fever vaccination requirements and recommendations (country list PDF; Nigeria entry requirement + Kenya risk status)
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This tool is for guidance only and may be incomplete or out of date.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.