Student Visa (R7A) and student residence permit
The Nigeria Immigration Service issues the R7A Student Visa to international students admitted to an accredited Nigerian school. The visa is valid for 90 days from issue for entry. After arrival the student regularises status and receives a two-year residence permit, renewable. The school must accept immigration responsibility for the student. Work is only allowed with approval.
1 entry rule for Nigeria based on recent travel
These apply to people who were recently in certain countries. Sign in and add your trips to see whether any apply to you.
Yellow fever certificate needed after a stay in countries with risk of yellow fever transmission (WHO list)
Travellers aged 9 months and over arriving from, or having transited through, a yellow fever risk country need a valid yellow fever certificate. Without one: vaccination at the point of entry may be offered; not definitively stated.
WHO International Travel and Health, Annex 1: Countries with risk of yellow fever transmission and countries requiring proof of vaccination against yellow fever (18 Nov 2022, revised 3 Jan 2023) WHO ITH Country List: Vaccination requirements and WHO recommendations for international travellers, 2022 edition (18 Nov 2022, revised 3 Jan 2023) Federal Ministry of Health Nigeria: FAQs NCDC: Yellow Fever Public Health Advisory for International Travel Checked October 19, 2026
Life in Nigeria
Money
3
Currency
Nigerian Naira
NGN
Nigerian Naira
Cost of living
21
Price level · US = 100
World Bank price levels, 2025
Tax
15–25%
Income tax (national)
VAT 7.5%
Nigeria Tax Act 2025 (from 1 Jan 2026): 0% on first NGN 800,000, rising to 25% above NGN 50m.
Living
1
Happiness
#104 of 145 countries
World Happiness Report 2025
Your edge here Members
What gives you an edge here: passports, visas and permits you hold, work, study, language and family ties
Who it’s for
International students with an admission letter from an accredited Nigerian educational institution.
Eligibility
Admission
An admission letter from an accredited Nigerian educational institution.
Tuition paid
Proof that the applicant or a sponsor has paid the minimum required tuition, with a supporting statement.
School accepts immigration responsibility
A letter from the institution accepting immigration responsibility for the student.
A sneak peek at what's inside
- Next requirementFunds
- Document checklistPassport
- FeesVisa fee
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- 6 documents
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- 5 steps
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Other routes to Nigeria
- Visit & tourismShort Visit e-Visa - Business (F4A/F4B) and Tourism (F5A) visas
- Work permitsSubject to Regularization (STR) Visa (R2A Employment - Expatriate) and CERPAC / e-CERPAC residence permit
- FamilyDependant (Minor) visa (R2C) and dependant residence permit
- FamilySpouse of Expatriate visa (R2B) and dependant residence permit
