Nigeria Visa Requirements 2026Entry Rules & Visa-Free Access by Passport
- Visa-free nationalities
- 16
- Visa on arrival
- 0
- eTA / e-Visa
- 182
- Total streamlined
- 198
- Visa required in advance
- 0
Nigeria's visa policy is restrictive relative to other destinations worldwide. Every nationality not covered by visa-free entry can apply online for an eTA or e-Visa - no embassy visit required.
Visa-free
Countries Whose Citizens Can Visit Nigeria Visa-Free (16)
Passport holders from these countries can enter Nigeria without a visa - no embassy appointment, no advance fee.
eTA / e-Visa
eTA & e-Visa Eligible Countries for Nigeria (182)
These nationalities can apply for an electronic travel authorisation or e-Visa online before travel - no embassy visit required.
- Afghanistan≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Albania≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Algeria≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Andorra≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Angola≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Antigua and Barbuda≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Argentina≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Armenia≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Australia≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Austria≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Azerbaijan≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Bahamas≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Bahrain≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Bangladesh≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Barbados≤ 90 dayse-Visa
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- Belarus≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Belgium≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Belize≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Bhutan≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Bolivia≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Bosnia and Herzegovina≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Botswana≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Brazil≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Brunei≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Bulgaria≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Burundi≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Cambodia≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Cameroon≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Canada≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Central African Republic≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Chad≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Chile≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- China≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Colombia≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Comoros≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Costa Rica≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Croatia≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Cuba≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Cyprus≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Czechia≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Democratic Republic of the Congo≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Denmark≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Djibouti≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Dominica≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Dominican Republic≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Ecuador≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Egypt≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- El Salvador≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Equatorial Guinea≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Eritrea≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Estonia≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Eswatini≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Ethiopia≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Fiji≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Finland≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- France≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Gabon≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Georgia≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Germany≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Greece≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Grenada≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Guatemala≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Guyana≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Haiti≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Holy See (Vatican City)≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Honduras≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Hong Kong≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Hungary≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Iceland≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- India≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Indonesia≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Iran≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Iraq≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Ireland≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Israel≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Italy≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Jamaica≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Japan≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Jordan≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Kazakhstan≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Kenya≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Kiribati≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Kosovo≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Kuwait≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Kyrgyzstan≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Laos≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Latvia≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Lebanon≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Lesotho≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Libya≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Liechtenstein≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Lithuania≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Luxembourg≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Macau≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Madagascar≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Malawi≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Malaysia≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Maldives≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Malta≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Marshall Islands≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Mauritania≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Mauritius≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Mexico≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Micronesia≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Moldova≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Monaco≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Mongolia≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Montenegro≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Morocco≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Mozambique≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Myanmar≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Namibia≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Nauru≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Nepal≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Netherlands≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- New Zealand≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Nicaragua≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- North Korea≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- North Macedonia≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Norway≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Oman≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Pakistan≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Palau≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Palestine≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Panama≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Papua New Guinea≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Paraguay≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Peru≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Philippines≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Poland≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Portugal≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Qatar≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Republic of the Congo≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Romania≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Russia≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Saint Lucia≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Saint Vincent and the Grenadines≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Samoa≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- San Marino≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- São Tomé and Príncipe≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Saudi Arabia≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Serbia≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Seychelles≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Singapore≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Slovakia≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Slovenia≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Solomon Islands≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Somalia≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- South Africa≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- South Korea≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- South Sudan≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Spain≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Sri Lanka≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Sudan≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Suriname≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Sweden≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Switzerland≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Syria≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Taiwan≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Tajikistan≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Tanzania≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Thailand≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Timor-Leste≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Tonga≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Trinidad and Tobago≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Tunisia≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Turkey≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Turkmenistan≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Tuvalu≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Uganda≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Ukraine≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- United Arab Emirates≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- United Kingdom≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- United States≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Uruguay≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Uzbekistan≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Vanuatu≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Venezuela≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Vietnam≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Yemen≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Zambia≤ 90 dayse-Visa
- Zimbabwe≤ 90 dayse-Visa
Transit
Nigeria Transit Visa
Nigeria publishes 2 transit visa products for travellers passing through to another destination. Whether you need one depends on your nationality and whether you stay airside - see how transit visas work.
Transit Without Visa (F3A)
Allows airside transfer/transit passengers to connect to onward flights without entering Nigerian territory. Travelers must remain in the airport transit zone throughout.
No formal visa is issued. Maximum 48 hours in transit zone only. Requires confirmed onward ticket. Cannot be extended. Not applicable for those requiring entry into Nigeria.
Apply here ↗Transit Visa (F3B)
Short-stay transit visa for travelers passing through Nigeria who need to enter the country briefly before departing for a third destination.
Available via e-Visa portal (evisa.immigration.gov.ng). Duration 1-7 days. Distinct from the airside Transit Without Visa (F3A).
Apply here ↗FAQ
Nigeria Visa Requirements FAQ
Do I need a visa to visit Nigeria?
It depends on your nationality - the lists above show every nationality that can enter Nigeria visa-free or with an eTA or e-Visa. Every nationality we track qualifies for one of these streamlined routes.
Which countries can visit Nigeria without a visa?
16 countries can visit Nigeria without a visa in 2026, including: Benin, Burkina Faso, Cabo Verde, Côte d'Ivoire, Gambia. Use Earth Visa to check whether your specific passport grants visa-free access to Nigeria.
How do I apply for a Nigeria tourist visa?
If your nationality is not eligible for visa-free entry to Nigeria, you can apply online for an eTA or e-Visa - no embassy visit required. You will generally need:
- Valid passport
- Completed online application
- Digital photo
- Proof of accommodation
- Proof of onward travel
Processing times and fees vary by nationality and visa category - see the visa types and fees on this page for the exact figures.
How long can I stay in Nigeria without a visa?
The maximum visa-free stay duration in Nigeria varies by nationality. Common allowances are 30, 60, or 90 days. See the visa-free country list above for specific stay durations per nationality.
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