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Nigerian Visa Guides — Routes Verified for 2026

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By Max AyobamiReviewed 6 Oct 2026 · Contact
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Every official visa route for Nigerians, organized by destination. Each fee and processing time below comes from the relevant immigration ministry, and every country here was last reviewed on or after 6 Oct 2026.

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Canada — 9 routes

Overview

Express Entry (Federal Skilled Worker)

Eligibility, requirements, and process at a glance.

Processing: 6 months (official IRCC standard; community-reported median is 94 days for FSW)Govt fee: ₦1,562,379 ($1,175)
Fees breakdown

Express Entry (Federal Skilled Worker)

Every government fee in Naira and USD.

Processing: 6 months (official IRCC standard; community-reported median is 94 days for FSW)Govt fee: ₦1,562,379 ($1,175)
Timeline

Express Entry (Federal Skilled Worker)

Step-by-step processing and decision times.

Processing: 6 months (official IRCC standard; community-reported median is 94 days for FSW)Govt fee: ₦1,562,379 ($1,175)
Overview

Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)

Eligibility, requirements, and process at a glance.

Processing: 8–14 months (province nomination: 1–6 months + federal processing: 6 months)Govt fee: ₦1,562,379 ($1,175)
Fees breakdown

Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)

Every government fee in Naira and USD.

Processing: 8–14 months (province nomination: 1–6 months + federal processing: 6 months)Govt fee: ₦1,562,379 ($1,175)
Timeline

Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)

Step-by-step processing and decision times.

Processing: 8–14 months (province nomination: 1–6 months + federal processing: 6 months)Govt fee: ₦1,562,379 ($1,175)
Overview

Study Permit + Post-Graduation Work Permit

Eligibility, requirements, and process at a glance.

Processing: 8–12 weeks for study permit (Nigerian applications undergo enhanced verification at the Accra visa office)Govt fee: ₦139,914 ($105)
Fees breakdown

Study Permit + Post-Graduation Work Permit

Every government fee in Naira and USD.

Processing: 8–12 weeks for study permit (Nigerian applications undergo enhanced verification at the Accra visa office)Govt fee: ₦139,914 ($105)
Timeline

Study Permit + Post-Graduation Work Permit

Step-by-step processing and decision times.

Processing: 8–12 weeks for study permit (Nigerian applications undergo enhanced verification at the Accra visa office)Govt fee: ₦139,914 ($105)

United Kingdom — 12 routes

Overview

Skilled Worker Visa

Eligibility, requirements, and process at a glance.

Processing: 3 weeks (standard), 5 working days (priority)Govt fee: ₦1,441,356 ($1,084)
Fees breakdown

Skilled Worker Visa

Every government fee in Naira and USD.

Processing: 3 weeks (standard), 5 working days (priority)Govt fee: ₦1,441,356 ($1,084)
Timeline

Skilled Worker Visa

Step-by-step processing and decision times.

Processing: 3 weeks (standard), 5 working days (priority)Govt fee: ₦1,441,356 ($1,084)
Overview

Health and Care Worker Visa

Eligibility, requirements, and process at a glance.

Processing: 3 weeks (standard), often fasterGovt fee: ₦570,207 ($429)
Fees breakdown

Health and Care Worker Visa

Every government fee in Naira and USD.

Processing: 3 weeks (standard), often fasterGovt fee: ₦570,207 ($429)
Timeline

Health and Care Worker Visa

Step-by-step processing and decision times.

Processing: 3 weeks (standard), often fasterGovt fee: ₦570,207 ($429)
Overview

Student Visa + Graduate Route

Eligibility, requirements, and process at a glance.

Processing: 3 weeks (standard), 5 working days (priority)Govt fee: ₦982,023 ($738)
Fees breakdown

Student Visa + Graduate Route

Every government fee in Naira and USD.

Processing: 3 weeks (standard), 5 working days (priority)Govt fee: ₦982,023 ($738)
Timeline

Student Visa + Graduate Route

Step-by-step processing and decision times.

Processing: 3 weeks (standard), 5 working days (priority)Govt fee: ₦982,023 ($738)
Overview

Global Talent Visa

Eligibility, requirements, and process at a glance.

Processing: 8–11 weeks total (5–8 weeks endorsement + 3 weeks visa)Govt fee: ₦1,348,082 ($1,014)
Fees breakdown

Global Talent Visa

Every government fee in Naira and USD.

Processing: 8–11 weeks total (5–8 weeks endorsement + 3 weeks visa)Govt fee: ₦1,348,082 ($1,014)
Timeline

Global Talent Visa

Step-by-step processing and decision times.

Processing: 8–11 weeks total (5–8 weeks endorsement + 3 weeks visa)Govt fee: ₦1,348,082 ($1,014)

United States — 12 routes

Overview

H-1B Specialty Occupation Visa

Eligibility, requirements, and process at a glance.

Processing: 3–6 months (lottery registration in March, results in April, start date October 1)Govt fee: ₦4,494,681 ($3,380)
Fees breakdown

H-1B Specialty Occupation Visa

Every government fee in Naira and USD.

Processing: 3–6 months (lottery registration in March, results in April, start date October 1)Govt fee: ₦4,494,681 ($3,380)
Timeline

H-1B Specialty Occupation Visa

Step-by-step processing and decision times.

Processing: 3–6 months (lottery registration in March, results in April, start date October 1)Govt fee: ₦4,494,681 ($3,380)
Overview

EB-2/EB-3 Employment-Based Green Card

Eligibility, requirements, and process at a glance.

Processing: Suspended for Nigerian nationals since 1 January 2026 (normally 12–36 months: PERM labor certification 6–18 months + I-140 petition 6–12 months + consular processing 3–6 months)Govt fee: ₦1,722,074 ($1,295)
Fees breakdown

EB-2/EB-3 Employment-Based Green Card

Every government fee in Naira and USD.

Processing: Suspended for Nigerian nationals since 1 January 2026 (normally 12–36 months: PERM labor certification 6–18 months + I-140 petition 6–12 months + consular processing 3–6 months)Govt fee: ₦1,722,074 ($1,295)
Timeline

EB-2/EB-3 Employment-Based Green Card

Step-by-step processing and decision times.

Processing: Suspended for Nigerian nationals since 1 January 2026 (normally 12–36 months: PERM labor certification 6–18 months + I-140 petition 6–12 months + consular processing 3–6 months)Govt fee: ₦1,722,074 ($1,295)
Overview

F-1 Student Visa + OPT/STEM OPT

Eligibility, requirements, and process at a glance.

Processing: Suspended for Nigerian nationals since 1 January 2026 (normally 4–8 weeks for the visa)Govt fee: ₦711,436 ($535)
Fees breakdown

F-1 Student Visa + OPT/STEM OPT

Every government fee in Naira and USD.

Processing: Suspended for Nigerian nationals since 1 January 2026 (normally 4–8 weeks for the visa)Govt fee: ₦711,436 ($535)
Timeline

F-1 Student Visa + OPT/STEM OPT

Step-by-step processing and decision times.

Processing: Suspended for Nigerian nationals since 1 January 2026 (normally 4–8 weeks for the visa)Govt fee: ₦711,436 ($535)
Overview

DV Lottery (Diversity Visa)

Eligibility, requirements, and process at a glance.

Processing: Not available to Nigerian nationals (Nigeria is DV-ineligible, and immigrant visas are suspended since 1 January 2026)Govt fee: ₦440,160 ($331)
Fees breakdown

DV Lottery (Diversity Visa)

Every government fee in Naira and USD.

Processing: Not available to Nigerian nationals (Nigeria is DV-ineligible, and immigrant visas are suspended since 1 January 2026)Govt fee: ₦440,160 ($331)
Timeline

DV Lottery (Diversity Visa)

Step-by-step processing and decision times.

Processing: Not available to Nigerian nationals (Nigeria is DV-ineligible, and immigrant visas are suspended since 1 January 2026)Govt fee: ₦440,160 ($331)

Australia — 12 routes

Overview

Skilled Independent Visa (Subclass 189)

Eligibility, requirements, and process at a glance.

Processing: 6–12 months (from invitation to grant)Govt fee: ₦5,697,889 ($4,285)
Fees breakdown

Skilled Independent Visa (Subclass 189)

Every government fee in Naira and USD.

Processing: 6–12 months (from invitation to grant)Govt fee: ₦5,697,889 ($4,285)
Timeline

Skilled Independent Visa (Subclass 189)

Step-by-step processing and decision times.

Processing: 6–12 months (from invitation to grant)Govt fee: ₦5,697,889 ($4,285)
Overview

Skilled Nominated Visa (Subclass 190)

Eligibility, requirements, and process at a glance.

Processing: 6–12 months (from invitation to grant)Govt fee: ₦5,702,533 ($4,288)
Fees breakdown

Skilled Nominated Visa (Subclass 190)

Every government fee in Naira and USD.

Processing: 6–12 months (from invitation to grant)Govt fee: ₦5,702,533 ($4,288)
Timeline

Skilled Nominated Visa (Subclass 190)

Step-by-step processing and decision times.

Processing: 6–12 months (from invitation to grant)Govt fee: ₦5,702,533 ($4,288)
Overview

Employer Sponsored Visa (Subclass 482 — Skills in Demand)

Eligibility, requirements, and process at a glance.

Processing: 1–4 months (median processing)Govt fee: ₦3,728,937 ($2,804)
Fees breakdown

Employer Sponsored Visa (Subclass 482 — Skills in Demand)

Every government fee in Naira and USD.

Processing: 1–4 months (median processing)Govt fee: ₦3,728,937 ($2,804)
Timeline

Employer Sponsored Visa (Subclass 482 — Skills in Demand)

Step-by-step processing and decision times.

Processing: 1–4 months (median processing)Govt fee: ₦3,728,937 ($2,804)
Overview

Student Visa (Subclass 500) + Post-Study Work (485)

Eligibility, requirements, and process at a glance.

Processing: 4–8 weeks (student visa), 4–6 months (485 visa)Govt fee: ₦2,321,878 ($1,746)
Fees breakdown

Student Visa (Subclass 500) + Post-Study Work (485)

Every government fee in Naira and USD.

Processing: 4–8 weeks (student visa), 4–6 months (485 visa)Govt fee: ₦2,321,878 ($1,746)
Timeline

Student Visa (Subclass 500) + Post-Study Work (485)

Step-by-step processing and decision times.

Processing: 4–8 weeks (student visa), 4–6 months (485 visa)Govt fee: ₦2,321,878 ($1,746)

Germany — 12 routes

Overview

EU Blue Card

Eligibility, requirements, and process at a glance.

Processing: 4–12 weeks (apply at German Embassy Abuja or Consulate Lagos)Govt fee: ₦111,731 ($84)
Fees breakdown

EU Blue Card

Every government fee in Naira and USD.

Processing: 4–12 weeks (apply at German Embassy Abuja or Consulate Lagos)Govt fee: ₦111,731 ($84)
Timeline

EU Blue Card

Step-by-step processing and decision times.

Processing: 4–12 weeks (apply at German Embassy Abuja or Consulate Lagos)Govt fee: ₦111,731 ($84)
Overview

Opportunity Card (Chancenkarte)

Eligibility, requirements, and process at a glance.

Processing: 2–12 weeks (apply at German Embassy Abuja or Consulate Lagos)Govt fee: ₦111,731 ($84)
Fees breakdown

Opportunity Card (Chancenkarte)

Every government fee in Naira and USD.

Processing: 2–12 weeks (apply at German Embassy Abuja or Consulate Lagos)Govt fee: ₦111,731 ($84)
Timeline

Opportunity Card (Chancenkarte)

Step-by-step processing and decision times.

Processing: 2–12 weeks (apply at German Embassy Abuja or Consulate Lagos)Govt fee: ₦111,731 ($84)
Overview

Student Visa

Eligibility, requirements, and process at a glance.

Processing: 6–12 weeks (apply at German Embassy Abuja — book your appointment early, slots fill up fast)Govt fee: ₦111,731 ($84)
Fees breakdown

Student Visa

Every government fee in Naira and USD.

Processing: 6–12 weeks (apply at German Embassy Abuja — book your appointment early, slots fill up fast)Govt fee: ₦111,731 ($84)
Timeline

Student Visa

Step-by-step processing and decision times.

Processing: 6–12 weeks (apply at German Embassy Abuja — book your appointment early, slots fill up fast)Govt fee: ₦111,731 ($84)
Overview

Job Seeker Visa (Skilled Workers)

Eligibility, requirements, and process at a glance.

Processing: 4–12 weeks (apply at German Embassy Abuja or Consulate Lagos)Govt fee: ₦111,731 ($84)
Fees breakdown

Job Seeker Visa (Skilled Workers)

Every government fee in Naira and USD.

Processing: 4–12 weeks (apply at German Embassy Abuja or Consulate Lagos)Govt fee: ₦111,731 ($84)
Timeline

Job Seeker Visa (Skilled Workers)

Step-by-step processing and decision times.

Processing: 4–12 weeks (apply at German Embassy Abuja or Consulate Lagos)Govt fee: ₦111,731 ($84)

Data methodology: All 57 visa routes verified against official immigration ministry websites (IRCC, UKVI, USCIS, Department of Home Affairs, BAMF). Every country reviewed on or after 6 Oct 2026. See an error? Let us know →

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