Can I use the former Visa on Arrival procedure?

Do not rely on it. Current UK government entry guidance states that Visa on Arrival is no longer available; use Nigeria Immigration Service’s current application categories.

Is a landing card a visa?

No. It is a separate travel declaration. The official landing-card FAQ explains eligibility and exemptions, including Nigerian passport holders.

Where should I verify my own eligibility?

Use Nigeria Immigration Service or the relevant Nigerian mission, and confirm document acceptance with your airline before travel.

Documents before departure

Nigeria Entry Planning: Visas, Passports and Landing Cards

Plan entry documents before departure. Nigeria’s former Visa on Arrival process is no longer available. Start with Nigeria Immigration Service visa categories for your nationality and purpose, then check your passport, airline boarding requirements and any landing-card obligations separately.

Last updated: 2026-10-23

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Do not rely on itFormer Visa on Arrival

Separate from a visaLanding card

Each traveller individuallyDocument check

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Choose the right visa application

Check purpose, nationality, documents and application route.

What replaced Visa on Arrival

Correct an outdated travel plan before you book or board.

Landing and exit cards

Who needs them, the Nigerian-passport exemption and common form problems.

Resolve eligibility before paying

A visitor category is not permission for every activity. Describe why you are travelling and check the category, permitted stay and conditions on the official service. A hotel booking or an invitation alone does not prove entry eligibility.

Use the application link provided by Nigeria Immigration Service.
Check transit-country requirements as well as Nigerian entry rules.
Keep the approval and any supporting documents accessible during travel.

Keep the checks separate

A passport, visa, landing card and health certificate serve different purposes. Completing one does not automatically complete the others. The airline may need evidence before boarding even when you expect to resolve something on arrival.

Check each family member’s nationality and travel document.
Discuss an expired or lost passport with the Nigerian mission and airline before departure.
Consult qualified travel-health advice for your itinerary and circumstances.