Category: Student Visa
Overview: The Nigeria Student Visa (Subject to Regularization - STR) allows foreign nationals to enter Nigeria for academic pursuits. Requires an acceptance letter from an approved institution and proof of financial sustenance. Upon arrival, it must be regularized into a Temporary Residence Permit (TRP).
Eligibility: Requires admission to a Nigerian institution, a valid passport with at least 6 months validity, proof of financial sustenance, police report from home country, and an STR visa before travel. Regularization into TRP needed upon arrival.
Processing Time: ~60 days
Visa Duration: 12 months
Renewable: Yes
Work Authorisation: Not permitted
Remote Work Allowed: No
Dependants Allowed: No
Path to Residency: Yes
Path to Citizenship: No
Sponsor Required: No
Official Government Page: https://portal.immigration.gov.ng
Summary: The Nigeria Student Visa (STR) permits foreign nationals to study in Nigeria. Key eligibility includes university admission and financial proof. It offers an opportunity for international education, requiring regularization into a TRP upon entry.