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Nigeria visa requirements 2026

Do you need a visa for Nigeria? Entry rules for every passport, grouped by visa category.

Visa data last updated 2026-01-09

Region: Western Africa | Continent: Africa

Nigeria flag
17Visa-free
145eVisa
36Visa on arrival
0Visa required

Nigeria entry rules at a glance

Of the 198 passports we track, 17 can enter Nigeria visa-free (most commonly for up to 90 days) and 36 can get a visa on arrival. Of the rest, 145 need an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation before departure.

53 of 198 passports can travel to Nigeria without arranging anything before departure.

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Nigeria entry rules for common passports

PassportEntry rule for Nigeria
United States of AmericaeVisa
United KingdomeVisa
CanadaeVisa
AustraliaeVisa
GermanyeVisa
FranceeVisa
IndiaeVisa
ChinaeVisa
South AfricaVisa on arrival
BrazileVisa
PhilippineseVisa

Nigeria visa requirements by region of passport

Number of passports from each region in each entry category for Nigeria.

Passport regionVisa-freeVisa on arrivaleVisaVisa required
Africa173600
Asia00510
Europe00450
North America00230
Oceania00140
South America00120

Entry rules for every passport

Visa-free 17
eVisa 145
Visa on arrival 36

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a visa to visit Nigeria?

It depends on your passport. Of 198 passports, 17 can enter visa-free, 36 can get a visa on arrival and 145 need an eVisa. Find your passport in the lists on this page.

Which passports can enter Nigeria without a visa?

17 passports have visa-free access to Nigeria, including Senegal, Ghana, Cape Verde, Seychelles, Benin, Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Chad and others. The most common visa-free stay is 90 days.

Does Nigeria offer visa on arrival?

Yes. 36 passports can obtain a visa on arrival in Nigeria. Carry the fee in cash, a return or onward ticket and proof of accommodation.

Can I apply for a Nigeria eVisa online?

145 passports are eligible for an eVisa or electronic travel authorisation for Nigeria. Apply only through the official government portal and allow time for processing before you fly.

Do African passport holders need a visa for Nigeria?

Of 53 passports from Africa, 53 can enter Nigeria visa-free or with a visa on arrival. The region table on this page breaks this down by category.

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About this data

Entry categories come from our passport-by-destination matrix, last updated 2026-01-09. Visa policies change, and special rules can apply to diplomatic passports, residents of third countries or travellers arriving by land. Always confirm with the destination's official immigration website or your airline before you travel.

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