India visa requirements for Nigerian passport holders
Yes. Nigerian passport holders need a visa to visit India for tourism. Not eligible for India's e-Visa. Apply for a regular visa through an Indian Mission or Post. The visa fee is USD 585.
Also worth knowing
Not eligible for India's e-Visa. Apply for a regular visa through an Indian Mission or Post.
Nigerian passport holders need a visa to visit India for tourism.
Get your documents complete and consistent before you apply, then check whether you are ready.
Fees and timing
| Visa fee | USD 585 |
|---|---|
| Fee in naira | about NGN 819,000 |
Naira figures are approximate, as of July 2026. The official fee is set in USD.
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At the border
These apply when you cross the border. They are separate from your visa application.
e-Arrival card
Foreigners and OCI card holders can complete and submit the e-Arrival card online within 72 hours before arrival in India. It is for arrival information and is not a visa.
No start date has been confirmed. Applies to everyone crossing the border.
Self-Declaration Form (Air Suvidha)
All passengers must fill the Self-Declaration Form before reaching the Arrival Immigration Counters.
No start date has been confirmed. Applies to everyone crossing the border.
Why we say this
Indian Visa Online (MHA), visa information: a valid visa from an Indian Mission or Post abroad
Verified on October 31, 2026 (7 days ago).
How applying works
Gather your documents
11 documents. Upload what you already have, we read them and fill the rest.
Review your application
Complete the official application form
Pay the USD 585 visa fee
Paid at High Commission of India Abuja or CGI Lagos.
Then the consulate decides
Requirements last updated October 2026.