Data verified
Nigeria passport holders: Single entry for Israel. Fee: USD 25 (~USD 25). Processing: 2-4 weeks. Indicative only — always verify with the official mission before applying.
Overview
eVisa AVAILABLE for Nigerians since 2024. Tourist eVisa: USD 25 (~NGN 34,000). Apply via Israeli Embassy Abuja (direct mission). Small Nigerian community + Christian pilgrimage flow to Holy Land.
Visa types: B2 Tourist Visa (eVisa or sticker, 90 days); B1 Work Visa (rare for Nigerians); A5 Temporary Resident; Business Visa; Student; Family; Transit; Diplomatic. Israeli stamps in passport cause issues with Iran, Lebanon, Syria, Libya, Yemen.
Fees & funds
Stay & validity
Validity: 90 days from issue. Max Stay: 90 days B2 (extendable up to 27 months total).
Extension possibleYes
Overstay penalty: NIS fine + deportation + 10-year entry ban; arrest possible
How to apply
Requirements
Passport & photo
Required documents: Valid passport (6+ months); eVisa online application or sticker via Embassy Abuja; 2 photos; Return ticket; Hotel booking; Bank statement (USD 100/day); Travel insurance; Employment letter; NIN; Yellow Fever cert (carried); Detailed itinerary; For Pilgrimage: church/tour operator booking; Police clearance.
Visa types (1)
eVisa AVAILABLE for Nigerians since 2024. Tourist eVisa: USD 25 (~NGN 34,000). Apply via Israeli Embassy Abuja (direct mission). Small Nigerian community + Christian pilgrimage flow to Holy Land.
Common rejection reasons
Common NG rejections (~30-40% rejection): (1) Solo male applicants face additional security questioning; (2) Past Iran/Lebanon/Syria travel stamps flagged; (3) Inconsistent purpose vs documentation; (4) Insufficient funds; (5) Christian Holy Land pilgrimage well-documented and accepted (Nigerian Christian groups); (6) Migration concerns; (7) Past asylum claims by Nigerian Israelis flagged; (8) Israeli stamp causes onward Middle East travel issues; (9) Female applicants — anti-trafficking screening (Nigerian sex trafficking ring concerns).
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