Nigeria arrival card: Landing Card (Nigeria Immigration Service)

Common questions

Do I need an arrival card for Nigeria?

Yes. Visitors must fill in the Landing Card (Nigeria Immigration Service) online before arriving in Nigeria. Free. Required for foreign visitors (create an account first), with a matching online exit card on departure. Not needed for Nigerian passport holders or for transit. Travellers arriving from countries with Ebola transmission must also complete an NCDC health declaration before travel.

When should I fill in the Landing Card (Nigeria Immigration Service)?

A landing card can only be created 24 to 48 hours before arrival

How much does the Landing Card (Nigeria Immigration Service) cost?

It's free on the official government site, lecard.immigration.gov.ng. Websites that charge a fee for it are not the official one.

Is the Landing Card (Nigeria Immigration Service) the same as an arrival card or entry form?

Yes. Countries use different names for the same thing: arrival card, arrival form, entry form, immigration card, landing card, ED (embarkation and disembarkation) card. For Nigeria, the official name is the Landing Card (Nigeria Immigration Service).

Do I still need a visa for Nigeria?

An arrival form is not a visa. Whether you need a visa or an electronic travel authorization depends on your nationality, so check Nigeria's official immigration website or your own government's travel advice.

Other countries in North and West Africa

• Burkina FasoForm required
• Cape VerdeForm required
• Sierra LeoneForm required
• TogoForm required
• AlgeriaNo form
• BeninNo form