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Destination · Africa Nigeria visa requirements (2026)
Of 198 passports, 53 can travel to Nigeria without arranging a visa in advance. 145 can apply online for an e-Visa and 0 need a visa from an embassy or visa centre.
Who can visit Nigeria: passports by requirement
Do I need a visa for Nigeria?
Popular passports
| Passport | Requirement | Stay |
|---|---|---|
 United States | e-Visa | – |
 United Kingdom | e-Visa | – |
 India | e-Visa | – |
 Philippines | e-Visa | – |
 Pakistan | e-Visa | – |
 Canada | e-Visa | – |
 Australia | e-Visa | – |
 China | e-Visa | – |
 Germany | e-Visa | – |
 France | e-Visa | – |
Access by passport region
Passports that enter visa-free, with a visa on arrival or an eTA.
| Region | Passports | |
|---|---|---|
| Europe | 0/46 | |
| Asia | 0/50 | |
| Africa | 53/53 | |
| North America | 0/23 | |
| South America | 0/12 | |
| Oceania | 0/14 |
Passports that can enter Nigeria visa-free
17 passports
Passports that get a visa on arrival in Nigeria
36 passports-
Algeria -
Angola -
Botswana -
Burundi -
Central African Republic -
Comoros -
Djibouti -
DR Congo -
Egypt -
Equatorial Guinea -
Eritrea -
Eswatini -
Ethiopia -
Gabon -
Kenya -
Lesotho -
Libya -
Madagascar -
Malawi -
Mauritania -
Mauritius -
Morocco -
Mozambique -
Namibia -
Republic of the Congo -
Rwanda -
Sao Tome and Principe -
Somalia -
South Africa -
South Sudan -
Sudan -
Tanzania -
Tunisia -
Uganda -
Zambia -
Zimbabwe
Passports eligible for Nigeria e-Visa
145 passports-
Afghanistan -
Albania -
Andorra -
Antigua and Barbuda -
Argentina -
Armenia - Australia
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Austria -
Azerbaijan -
Bahamas -
Bahrain -
Bangladesh -
Barbados -
Belarus -
Belgium -
Belize -
Bhutan -
Bolivia -
Bosnia and Herzegovina -
Brazil -
Brunei -
Bulgaria -
Cambodia - Canada
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Chile - China
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Colombia -
Costa Rica -
Croatia -
Cuba -
Cyprus -
Czech Republic -
Denmark -
Dominica -
Dominican Republic -
Ecuador -
El Salvador -
Estonia -
Fiji -
Finland - France
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Georgia - Germany
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Greece -
Grenada -
Guatemala -
Guyana -
Haiti -
Honduras -
Hong Kong -
Hungary -
Iceland - India
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Indonesia -
Iran -
Iraq -
Ireland -
Israel -
Italy -
Jamaica -
Japan -
Jordan -
Kazakhstan -
Kiribati -
Kosovo -
Kuwait -
Kyrgyzstan -
Laos -
Latvia -
Lebanon -
Liechtenstein -
Lithuania -
Luxembourg -
Macau -
Malaysia -
Maldives -
Malta -
Marshall Islands -
Mexico -
Micronesia -
Moldova -
Monaco -
Mongolia -
Montenegro -
Myanmar -
Nauru -
Nepal -
Netherlands -
New Zealand -
Nicaragua -
North Korea -
North Macedonia -
Norway -
Oman - Pakistan
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Palau -
Palestine -
Panama -
Papua New Guinea -
Paraguay -
Peru - Philippines
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Poland -
Portugal -
Qatar -
Romania -
Russia -
Saint Kitts and Nevis -
Saint Lucia -
Saint Vincent and the Grenadines -
Samoa -
San Marino -
Saudi Arabia -
Serbia -
Singapore -
Slovakia -
Slovenia -
Solomon Islands -
South Korea -
Spain -
Sri Lanka -
Suriname -
Sweden -
Switzerland -
Syria -
Taiwan -
Tajikistan -
Thailand -
Timor-Leste -
Tonga -
Trinidad and Tobago -
Turkey -
Turkmenistan -
Tuvalu -
Ukraine -
United Arab Emirates - United Kingdom
- United States
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Uruguay -
Uzbekistan -
Vanuatu -
Vatican City -
Venezuela -
Vietnam -
Yemen
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a visa to visit Nigeria?
It depends on your passport. 17 passports can enter Nigeria visa-free, 36 get a visa on arrival, 0 need an eTA, 145 can apply for an e-Visa online and 0 need a visa from an embassy or visa centre.
Which countries can enter Nigeria without a visa?
17 passports can enter Nigeria visa-free, including Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Chad, Gambia, Ghana, Guinea and others.
Does Nigeria offer an e-Visa?
Yes. Holders of 145 passports can apply for a visa to Nigeria online.
Holding a Nigeria passport? See where the Nigeria passport can travel visa-free.
Data last updated February 2026. Rules can change at short notice and may differ by purpose of travel. Confirm with the embassy or official immigration website of Nigeria before you book.