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Bangladesh passport holders: Single entry for Nigeria. Fee: USD 253 (~USD 253). Processing: Target 48 hours for standard e-Visa approval when 'No Local Objection' criteria are met (NIS Service Level Agreement, 2026) — down from the ~7 working days previously on file; complex/business cases may take longer.. Indicative only — always verify with the official mission before applying.
Overview
Nigeria's e-Visa system was overhauled/relaunched 1 May 2025. The official visa-types page (immigration.gov.ng) now describes the standard Tourism e-Visa as single-entry with a 30-day max stay, and the official NIS Service Level Agreement (Apr 2026, Appendix I fee table) lists a flat reciprocal fee of USD 253 for Bangladesh passport holders, applied uniformly across Single Entry, Multiple Entry, TWP and STR categories — up from the previously recorded USD 160-180. A separate multiple-entry 'Frequently Travelled Business Executive' e-Visa (1-year validity) exists for business travelers. Yellow Fever vaccination remains mandatory.
Visa types: eVisa categories per official NIS visa-types page (post-1-May-2025 relaunch): Tourism (single-entry, 30-day max stay); Religious Tourism (single-entry, 30 days, non-extendable); Business - Single Entry (30 days); Business - Frequently Travelled Executive (multiple-entry, 1 year); Visiting/Social (single-entry, 30 days); Medical Tourism (up to 90 days, extendable to 180); Transit (1-7 days); plus Student Visa, Work Permit/CERPAC, Diplomatic/Official (non-eVisa categories).
Fees & funds
Stay & validity
Standard Tourism/Business-Single-Entry eVisa: single entry, max stay 30 days from date of entry. Multi-entry only via the separate 1-year 'Frequently Travelled Business Executive' eVisa (business purpose only).
Extension possibleConditional
Overstay penalty: Per-day fine + possible re-entry ban — verify with destination immigration authority
How to apply
Requirements
Passport & photo
Required documents: Valid passport (6+ months, 2 blank pages); Online application at immigration.gov.ng; Recent digital photo (white background); Hotel booking OR invitation letter from Nigerian host (with sponsor proof); Return ticket; Bank statement (USD 2,000+ recommended); Yellow Fever vaccination (MANDATORY); Travel insurance; Apply at least 7 days before travel; For Business: invitation from Nigerian company + CAC certificate.
Visa types (2)
Nigeria Tourism eVisa: single-entry, 30-day max stay, USD 253 flat fee for Bangladesh passport holders. System relaunched 1 May 2025 with a 48-hour processing target.
Nigeria Business eVisa (Single Entry) — 30-day max stay, USD 253 flat fee for Bangladesh. Frequent business travelers can instead apply for the 'Frequently Travelled Business Executive' eVisa (multi-entry, 1-year validity).
Common rejection reasons
Common BD rejections: (1) eVisa since 2024 - system errors common; (2) High fee (USD 160-180) deters casual applicants; (3) Yellow Fever vaccination MANDATORY; (4) Inadequate invitation letter; (5) Inadequate financial proof (USD 2,000+); (6) For Business: invitation + CAC certificate; (7) Single male applicants face extra scrutiny.
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