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Nigeria passport holders: Single entry for Antigua and Barbuda. Fee: USD 100 (~USD 100). Processing: 10-15 working days. Indicative only — always verify with the official mission before applying.
Overview
eVisa available. Visa fee: USD 100 (~NGN 136,000). Nigerians require visa. Citizenship-by-Investment (CBI) program EXTREMELY popular among wealthy Nigerians seeking second passport for visa-free travel.
Visa types: Tourist Visa (eVisa, embassy); Business Visa; Student Visa; Work Permit; Transit; CBI Citizenship program. Visa-free for holders of valid 10-year US, UK, Canada, or Schengen visa (30-day stay).
Fees & funds
Stay & validity
Validity: 6 months from issue. Max Stay: 30 days, extendable to 6 months in-country.
Extension possibleYes
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); eVisa application; Recent photo; Bank statement (USD 150/day); Return ticket; Hotel booking; Travel insurance; Yellow Fever cert (carried); NIN; For VoA: copy of valid 10-year US/UK/CA/Schengen visa; Employment letter; Police clearance (work/long-stay).
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eVisa available. Visa fee: USD 100 (~NGN 136,000). Nigerians require visa. Citizenship-by-Investment (CBI) program EXTREMELY popular among wealthy Nigerians seeking second passport for visa-free travel.
Common rejection reasons
Common NG rejections: (1) High cost of travel — funds scrutiny; (2) Recommended to use US/UK/Schengen visa holder route (visa-free); (3) Migration intent suspicion; (4) Caribbean CBI route — Antigua program is MAJOR target for wealthy Nigerians seeking second passport (high scrutiny); (5) 419 reputation affects business visa scrutiny; (6) Strong financial backing required.
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