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Nigerian Visa Guides — Routes Verified for 2026

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Every official visa route for Nigerians, organized by destination. Each fee and processing time below is verified against the relevant immigration ministry as of 2026-06-03.

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Canada — 11 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: ₦1,651,367 ($1,210)
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: ₦1,651,367 ($1,210)
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: ₦1,651,367 ($1,210)
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: ₦1,651,367 ($1,210)
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: ₦1,651,367 ($1,210)
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: ₦1,651,367 ($1,210)
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: ₦147,884 ($108)
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: ₦147,884 ($108)
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: ₦147,884 ($108)
Complete guide

Express Entry (Federal Skilled Worker)

The full walkthrough for high-cost routes.

Processing: 6 months (official IRCC standard; community-reported median is 94 days for FSW)Govt fee: ₦1,651,367 ($1,210)
Complete guide

Provincial Nominee Program (PNP)

The full walkthrough for high-cost routes.

Processing: 8–14 months (province nomination: 1–6 months + federal processing: 6 months)Govt fee: ₦1,651,367 ($1,210)

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: ₦1,504,247 ($1,103)
Fees breakdown

Skilled Worker Visa

Every government fee in Naira and USD.

Processing: 3 weeks (standard), 5 working days (priority)Govt fee: ₦1,504,247 ($1,103)
Timeline

Skilled Worker Visa

Step-by-step processing and decision times.

Processing: 3 weeks (standard), 5 working days (priority)Govt fee: ₦1,504,247 ($1,103)
Overview

Health and Care Worker Visa

Eligibility, requirements, and process at a glance.

Processing: 3 weeks (standard), often fasterGovt fee: ₦595,087 ($436)
Fees breakdown

Health and Care Worker Visa

Every government fee in Naira and USD.

Processing: 3 weeks (standard), often fasterGovt fee: ₦595,087 ($436)
Timeline

Health and Care Worker Visa

Step-by-step processing and decision times.

Processing: 3 weeks (standard), often fasterGovt fee: ₦595,087 ($436)
Overview

Student Visa + Graduate Route

Eligibility, requirements, and process at a glance.

Processing: 3 weeks (standard), 5 working days (priority)Govt fee: ₦1,024,872 ($751)
Fees breakdown

Student Visa + Graduate Route

Every government fee in Naira and USD.

Processing: 3 weeks (standard), 5 working days (priority)Govt fee: ₦1,024,872 ($751)
Timeline

Student Visa + Graduate Route

Step-by-step processing and decision times.

Processing: 3 weeks (standard), 5 working days (priority)Govt fee: ₦1,024,872 ($751)
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: ₦1,406,903 ($1,031)
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: ₦1,406,903 ($1,031)
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: ₦1,406,903 ($1,031)

United States — 14 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: ₦4,611,187 ($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: ₦4,611,187 ($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: ₦4,611,187 ($3,380)
Overview

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

Eligibility, requirements, and process at a glance.

Processing: 12–36 months (PERM labor certification: 6–18 months + I-140 petition: 6–12 months + consular processing: 3–6 months)Govt fee: ₦1,766,712 ($1,295)
Fees breakdown

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

Every government fee in Naira and USD.

Processing: 12–36 months (PERM labor certification: 6–18 months + I-140 petition: 6–12 months + consular processing: 3–6 months)Govt fee: ₦1,766,712 ($1,295)
Timeline

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

Step-by-step processing and decision times.

Processing: 12–36 months (PERM labor certification: 6–18 months + I-140 petition: 6–12 months + consular processing: 3–6 months)Govt fee: ₦1,766,712 ($1,295)
Overview

F-1 Student Visa + OPT/STEM OPT

Eligibility, requirements, and process at a glance.

Processing: 4–8 weeks for visa (schedule interview at US Embassy Lagos early — wait times can exceed 60 days)Govt fee: ₦729,877 ($535)
Fees breakdown

F-1 Student Visa + OPT/STEM OPT

Every government fee in Naira and USD.

Processing: 4–8 weeks for visa (schedule interview at US Embassy Lagos early — wait times can exceed 60 days)Govt fee: ₦729,877 ($535)
Timeline

F-1 Student Visa + OPT/STEM OPT

Step-by-step processing and decision times.

Processing: 4–8 weeks for visa (schedule interview at US Embassy Lagos early — wait times can exceed 60 days)Govt fee: ₦729,877 ($535)
Overview

DV Lottery (Diversity Visa)

Eligibility, requirements, and process at a glance.

Processing: 12–18 months (registration October–November, results May, visa issuance October–September of the following fiscal year)Govt fee: ₦451,569 ($331)
Fees breakdown

DV Lottery (Diversity Visa)

Every government fee in Naira and USD.

Processing: 12–18 months (registration October–November, results May, visa issuance October–September of the following fiscal year)Govt fee: ₦451,569 ($331)
Timeline

DV Lottery (Diversity Visa)

Step-by-step processing and decision times.

Processing: 12–18 months (registration October–November, results May, visa issuance October–September of the following fiscal year)Govt fee: ₦451,569 ($331)
Complete guide

H-1B Specialty Occupation Visa

The full walkthrough for high-cost routes.

Processing: 3–6 months (lottery registration in March, results in April, start date October 1)Govt fee: ₦4,611,187 ($3,380)
Complete guide

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

The full walkthrough for high-cost routes.

Processing: 12–36 months (PERM labor certification: 6–18 months + I-140 petition: 6–12 months + consular processing: 3–6 months)Govt fee: ₦1,766,712 ($1,295)

Australia — 16 routes

Overview

Skilled Independent Visa (Subclass 189)

Eligibility, requirements, and process at a glance.

Processing: 6–12 months (from invitation to grant)Govt fee: ₦4,806,401 ($3,523)
Fees breakdown

Skilled Independent Visa (Subclass 189)

Every government fee in Naira and USD.

Processing: 6–12 months (from invitation to grant)Govt fee: ₦4,806,401 ($3,523)
Timeline

Skilled Independent Visa (Subclass 189)

Step-by-step processing and decision times.

Processing: 6–12 months (from invitation to grant)Govt fee: ₦4,806,401 ($3,523)
Overview

Skilled Nominated Visa (Subclass 190)

Eligibility, requirements, and process at a glance.

Processing: 6–12 months (from invitation to grant)Govt fee: ₦4,806,401 ($3,523)
Fees breakdown

Skilled Nominated Visa (Subclass 190)

Every government fee in Naira and USD.

Processing: 6–12 months (from invitation to grant)Govt fee: ₦4,806,401 ($3,523)
Timeline

Skilled Nominated Visa (Subclass 190)

Step-by-step processing and decision times.

Processing: 6–12 months (from invitation to grant)Govt fee: ₦4,806,401 ($3,523)
Overview

Employer Sponsored Visa (Subclass 482 — Skills in Demand)

Eligibility, requirements, and process at a glance.

Processing: 1–4 months (median processing)Govt fee: ₦3,142,270 ($2,303)
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: ₦3,142,270 ($2,303)
Timeline

Employer Sponsored Visa (Subclass 482 — Skills in Demand)

Step-by-step processing and decision times.

Processing: 1–4 months (median processing)Govt fee: ₦3,142,270 ($2,303)
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: ₦1,957,801 ($1,435)
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: ₦1,957,801 ($1,435)
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: ₦1,957,801 ($1,435)
Complete guide

Skilled Independent Visa (Subclass 189)

The full walkthrough for high-cost routes.

Processing: 6–12 months (from invitation to grant)Govt fee: ₦4,806,401 ($3,523)
Complete guide

Skilled Nominated Visa (Subclass 190)

The full walkthrough for high-cost routes.

Processing: 6–12 months (from invitation to grant)Govt fee: ₦4,806,401 ($3,523)
Complete guide

Employer Sponsored Visa (Subclass 482 — Skills in Demand)

The full walkthrough for high-cost routes.

Processing: 1–4 months (median processing)Govt fee: ₦3,142,270 ($2,303)
Complete guide

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

The full walkthrough for high-cost routes.

Processing: 4–8 weeks (student visa), 4–6 months (485 visa)Govt fee: ₦1,957,801 ($1,435)

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: ₦118,998 ($87)
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: ₦118,998 ($87)
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: ₦118,998 ($87)
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: ₦118,998 ($87)
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: ₦118,998 ($87)
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: ₦118,998 ($87)
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: ₦118,998 ($87)
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: ₦118,998 ($87)
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: ₦118,998 ($87)
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: ₦118,998 ($87)
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: ₦118,998 ($87)
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: ₦118,998 ($87)

Data methodology: All 65 visa routes verified against official immigration ministry websites (IRCC, UKVI, USCIS, Department of Home Affairs, BAMF). Last verified: 2026-06-03. See an error? Let us know →

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