Criteria

The Business and Investor Visa category range is recommended for business travelers, investors and other foreigners looking to do business, especially the types of businesses that bring capital into Nigeria. The business visa applies to foreign adults who wish to visit Nigeria for the purpose of attending business meeting, conference, seminar, contract negotiation, marketing, sales, purchase and exportation of Nigerian goods, and attend or conduct trade fairs. Business investors may apply for investor visa or residence permit. Business Visas are available to most national passport holders. 

Business Visa Classes :

• F4A : Business Visa - Single Entry

  SVV Single Entry. Maximum of 90 days. Obtainable through the eVisa System and Nigerian Consular Missions

   

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• F4B : Business Visa - Multiple Entry

  SVV Multiple Entry Reciprocity Visa. Allows a maximum stay of 90 days for each entry. Obtainable only through the Nigerian Consular Missions. 

   

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• F4C : Business Visa - Frequently Travelled Executives Visa

  SVV Multiple Entry 2-year visa, allows a maximum stay of 90 days for each entry. Obtainable through the eVisa System, Nigerian Consular Missions and Visa On Arrival Program (VoA) which applies only to certain nationalities. 

   

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Investor Visa Classes :

• N3A : Investor Visa - Small Scale Enterprise

  PRV Renewable Residence Permit. Five (5) year visa obtainable only through Nigerian Consular Missions. 

   

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• N3B : Investor Visa - Medium Scale Enterprise

  PRV Renewable Residence Permit. Five (5) year visa obtainable only through Nigerian Consular Missions. 

   

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• N3C : Investor Visa - Large Scale Corporation

  PRV Renewable Residence Permit. Five (5) year visa obtainable only through Nigerian Consular Missions. 

   

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• N3D : Investor Visa - Ultra Large Scale Corporation

  PRV Renewable Residence Permit. Five (5) year visa obtainable only through Nigerian Consular Missions. 

   

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• N3E : Investor Visa - Oil, Gas and Power Sector

  PRV Renewable Residence Permit. Five (5) year visa obtainable only through Nigerian Consular Missions. 

   

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Note: Under the new Nigerian Visa Policy 2020, The Business and Investor Visa classes exist in two of the three visa categories: Short Visit Visa (SVV) and Permanent Residence Permit (PRV). The Business / Investor Visa is obtainable in most Nigerian Consular Missions around the world. Applicant may be invited to the Nigerian Embassy, High Commission, Consulate or Visa Application Center (VAC) for interview if necessary.