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Nigeria passport holders: Multiple entry for India. Fee: USD 25–80 (~USD 25–80). Processing: 3-5 working days (e-Visa). Indicative only — always verify with the official mission before applying.
Overview
Indian e-Visa available for Nigerians: USD 25 (~NGN 34,000) for 30-day Tourist eVisa; USD 40 for 1-year multi-entry; USD 80 for 5-year. Major destination — medical tourism (Apollo, Fortis), religious tourism, business (Nigeria-India trade ~USD 13B), student community (~12K Nigerian students in India). Strong Nigeria-India bilateral relations.
Visa types: e-Tourist Visa (30 days, 1 year, 5 years); e-Business Visa; e-Medical Visa (+ 2 attendants — popular for Nigerian patients seeking Indian healthcare); e-Conference Visa; e-Medical Attendant Visa; Tourist Visa (sticker, embassy); Business Visa; Employment Visa; Student Visa (~12K Nigerian students); Research Visa; Journalist Visa; Diplomatic.
Fees & funds
Stay & validity
Validity: 30 days (single) / 1 year / 5 years multi-entry. Max Stay: 90 days continuous (Tourist) / case-specific for Medical/Business.
Extension possibleConditional
Overstay penalty: Up to USD 500 fine + jail up to 5 years; future visas restricted
How to apply
Requirements
Passport & photo
Required documents: Valid passport (6+ months, 2 blank pages); Online e-Visa application via indianvisaonline.gov.in; Digital photo (2x2 inch, square, white bg); Digital passport bio-page scan; Return ticket; Hotel booking; Bank statement (USD 50/day); NIN; Yellow Fever cert (carried — Nigerians); For e-Medical: hospital letter from Indian hospital (NABH/JCI-accredited preferred); For Tourist Visa (longer/multi-year): apply at Indian High Commission Abuja (direct mission); For Conference: NOC from Indian MEA; For Student: university admission letter + financial sponsor + medical fitness.
Visa types (1)
Indian e-Visa available for Nigerians: USD 25 (~NGN 34,000) for 30-day Tourist eVisa; USD 40 for 1-year multi-entry; USD 80 for 5-year. Major destination — medical tourism (Apollo, Fortis), religious tourism, business (Nigeria-India trade ~USD 13B), student community (~12K Nigerian students in India). Strong Nigeria-India bilateral relations.
Common rejection reasons
Common NG rejections (MODERATE rate ~15-25%): (1) Document mismatch — e-Visa name MUST match passport exactly; (2) Past India overstays; (3) Restricted/Protected Area Permits needed for Andaman/Lakshadweep/Sikkim/Arunachal — separate process; (4) NORI (No Objection to Return to India) for some categories; (5) For Medical Visa: hospital invitation must be from accredited hospital; (6) Student visa fraud — fake institution affiliations flagged; (7) 419 financial fraud screening for Business visa; (8) Direct embassy in Abuja makes process easier; (9) Past visa refusals carry over.
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