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Nigeria passport holders: Single entry for Russia. Fee: USD 52 (~USD 52). Processing: 4-20 working days (eVisa) / 10-15 days (embassy). Indicative only — always verify with the official mission before applying.
Overview
Russia eVisa available since Aug 2023 for Nigerians. Tourist eVisa: USD 52 (~NGN 70,720) for 16-day single. Embassy visa also via Russian Embassy Abuja (direct mission). Some Nigerian student community (MBBS) historically — interrupted by 2022 war.
Visa types: eVisa (Tourist/Business/Humanitarian 16 days, single entry); Tourist Visa (embassy multi-entry); Business Visa; Work Visa; Student Visa (MBBS — interrupted by war); Family; Transit; Private Visa; Diplomatic.
Fees & funds
Stay & validity
Validity: 60 days from issue. Max Stay: 16 days (eVisa) / up to 90 days (embassy single).
Extension possibleConditional
Overstay penalty: RUB 2,000-7,000 fine + deportation + 3-10 year entry ban
How to apply
Requirements
Passport & photo
Required documents: Valid passport (6+ months); Online eVisa application; Digital photo; Return ticket; Hotel booking (via authorized Russian operator with FMS registration); Bank statement (USD 50/day); Travel insurance valid in Russia (mandatory, EUR 30,000+); NIN; Yellow Fever cert (carried); For Student: university admission letter + apostilled academics + HIV test; For Business: Russian entity invitation.
Visa types (1)
Russia eVisa available since Aug 2023 for Nigerians. Tourist eVisa: USD 52 (~NGN 70,720) for 16-day single. Embassy visa also via Russian Embassy Abuja (direct mission). Some Nigerian student community (MBBS) historically — interrupted by 2022 war.
Common rejection reasons
Common NG rejections: (1) Sanctions affect banking/insurance documentation; (2) Past Ukraine travel may complicate (geopolitical); (3) Insufficient Russia-valid insurance; (4) Hotel booking not FMS-registered; (5) Sanctions-affected payment methods (SWIFT cutoff for Russian banks); (6) Cyrillic-script documentation issues; (7) MBBS student visa concerns — MDCN recognition of Russian universities; (8) Direct embassy in Abuja makes process easier.
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