Kenya to Nigeria visa requirements
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
What Kenya travellers need to know
If you hold a Kenya passport and plan to visit Nigeria for tourism, current guidance indicates you need eVisa.
Kenyan travellers need a Nigerian tourist visa; Nigeria Immigration Service offers a Tourism e‑Visa (F5A) that can be applied for online before travel.
Typical stay guidance: Nigeria Immigration Service lists validity as 90 days from issuance, with a stay duration of 30 days (single entry) and not extendable.
Passport rule: Valid passport (at least 6 months validity).
Health note: 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.
Rules change. Cross-check the official sources listed below and your airline’s document checks before you fly from Kenya to Nigeria.
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.
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.
How to prepare (Kenya → Nigeria)
- 1
Apply on the official Nigeria eVisa portal before you travel.
- 2
Upload a clear passport scan and any supporting documents the form requests.
- 3
Pay the fee online and save the approval PDF/email.
- 4
Check processing time and apply early enough for your departure date.
- 5
Carry a printed and phone copy of the approved eVisa to the airport.
Documents checklist
- Valid Kenya passport (check validity rules above)
- Return or onward ticket
- Proof of accommodation in Nigeria
- Proof of funds: Evidence of sufficient funds (Nigeria Immigration Service notes a 180-day bank statement).
- Onward travel: Evidence of return ticket required.
- Yellow fever certificate if required for your routing
- Printed/digital copy of your approved eVisa or travel authorisation
- Travel insurance (recommended)
Frequently asked questions
Do Kenya citizens need a visa for Nigeria?
Based on Tsavaro’s last verification (2026-02-05), Kenya travellers need eVisa for tourism to 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.
How long can I stay in Nigeria on a Kenya passport?
Nigeria Immigration Service lists validity as 90 days from issuance, with a stay duration of 30 days (single entry) and not extendable.
What documents should Kenya travellers carry to Nigeria?
At minimum: a valid passport, return/onward ticket, accommodation proof, and funds. Also note: Yellow fever vaccination certificate required for travellers arriving from countries with risk of yellow fever transmission.
Where can I verify Nigeria entry rules officially?
Start with: 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. Requirements can change without notice.
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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.