How to apply for ECOVISA
Follow these illustrated steps from eligibility to border presentation.
Visual walkthrough
One regional visa path, eight clear stages
Use this guide before you start. Each stage matches a screen in the applicant portal.
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Check eligibility
Confirm ECOVISA applies to your nationality and itinerary before you create an account.
Single-country trips and ECOWAS nationals use national channels instead.
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Create your account
Register with a verified email. Applicants must be 18 or older; guardians apply on behalf of minors.
Enable email two-factor authentication in Settings after sign-in.
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Complete your profile
Add passport details, nationality, and contact information so the form can pre-fill correctly.
Passport validity should cover at least six months from entry.
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Start the application
Choose the visa category, who you are filing for, destinations, and any accompanying travellers.
Review the documents checklist shown before the create form.
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Travel details & documents
Enter travel and return dates (max 90 days), point of entry, accommodation, and upload supporting documents.
Bank statements cover the previous three months; accommodation proof is optional.
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Passport photo
Capture or upload a clear head-to-shoulder photo. A live preview helps you frame the image.
A passport-style photo is required before payment.
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Pay and submit
Accept the sovereignty notice, pay the fee with Paystack, and the application moves to officer review.
Fees are quoted per traveller by age band and are non-refundable after a successful charge.
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Track and travel
Follow status updates, download the e-Visa PDF when issued, and present it with your passport at the border.
Watch the public news feed for operational updates before you travel.
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