Procedure For Obtaining A Business Visa In Nigeria

A business visa is a travel authorization issued by the government through the Nigeria Immigration Service (NIS) which enables foreigners to visit Nigeria temporarily for business purposes.¹ It is important to note that the business activities allowed are those that don't constitute work or employment in the country of the issue, i.e., Nigeria whilst visiting. The business visa does not permit holders to work full-time in the country of issue but only empowers individuals to partake in specific activities during their visit to the country.²

BUSINESS ACTIVITIES THAT DETERMINE ELIGIBILITY FOR A BUSINESS VISA

All persons who engage in certain business activities may apply for a business visa provided that they are not on the ban list or members of ECOWAS who do not require a business visa to do business in Nigeria.³ Foreigners who wish to visit Nigeria may apply to the Nigerian Immigration Services for a business visa to conduct the following business activities: