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Student visa for Nigeria
Money to show for the visa: No fixed amount: six months of bank statements or proof of sponsorship, plus proof that the minimum tuition fee is paid. Work while you study: Only with approval: no general right to work and no weekly limit published. Checked against the official pages on 7 November 2026.
The numbers
- Money you must show
- No fixed amount: six months of bank statements or proof of sponsorship, plus proof that the minimum tuition fee is paid
- Visa fee
- Set by nationality; the student residence card (CERPAC) costs USD 600
- Work while you study
- Only with approval: no general right to work and no weekly limit published
- Stay after you graduate
- No post-study visa. Working needs an employment visa sponsored by an employer
Listed by the Nigeria Immigration Service for the R7A Student Visa.
Nigeria Immigration Service, Student Visa R7A, checked 2026-11-07
The R7A visa fee depends on your passport and is shown when you pay online. The CERPAC fee for students is listed by the Immigration Service.
Nigeria Immigration Service, CERPAC, checked 2026-11-07
The R7A page says students are permitted employment subject to approval.
Nigeria Immigration Service, Student Visa R7A, checked 2026-11-07
The Nigeria Visa Policy 2025 lists no graduate or post-study category.
Nigeria Visa Policy 2025, checked 2026-11-07
Worth knowing: Your university applies to the Immigration Service for your R7A student visa; foreign students pay tuition in US dollars at public universities, and the student residence card (CERPAC) costs USD 600.
The visa
The student visa is the R7A Student Visa, a Temporary Residence Visa. According to the Nigeria Immigration Service, you need:
- a passport valid for at least six months, and a photo
- an admission letter from an accredited Nigerian educational institution
- proof of payment of the required minimum tuition fee, by you or a sponsor, with a statement
- evidence of funds: a six-month bank statement or proof of sponsorship
- a letter from the institution accepting immigration responsibility for you
The visa is valid for 90 days from issue (the time you have to enter), and on arrival it is regularised into a two-year renewable permit. The Nigeria Visa Policy 2025 lists the Temporary Residence Visa with a 90-day validity and a stay of 730 days.
The fee depends on your nationality and is paid online when you apply. Then, in Nigeria, you apply for the CERPAC, the residence card for foreigners staying a year or more; students are an eligible category.
Where to apply
At the embassy or consulate of Nigeria that covers your country, or through the visa application centre it names. Book early: in the busiest months appointments can be weeks away. Apply only through the official website; nobody can sell you a faster place in the queue.
Official pages: immigration.gov.ng · immigration.gov.ng · nigeriabrussels.org · nuc.edu.ng. Rules change: confirm on the official page before you apply.
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From ZimbabweQuestions students ask
How much money do I need to show for a Nigeria student visa?
No fixed amount: six months of bank statements or proof of sponsorship, plus proof that the minimum tuition fee is paid. Listed by the Nigeria Immigration Service for the R7A Student Visa. (Nigeria Immigration Service, Student Visa R7A, checked 2026-11-07).
How much is the student visa fee for Nigeria?
Set by nationality; the student residence card (CERPAC) costs USD 600.
Can international students work in Nigeria?
Only with approval: no general right to work and no weekly limit published.
Can I stay in Nigeria after I graduate?
No post-study visa. Working needs an employment visa sponsored by an employer.
This page is general information from official sources, not immigration advice. For a decision about your own case, the official source or a regulated adviser is where that belongs.