🇳🇬 Nigeria visa requirements
Who needs a visa, an e-visa or an eTA to enter Nigeria, what to prepare, and where to apply officially.
| Passport | Entry rule |
|---|---|
| Ghanaian | No visa needed |
| Kenyan | e-Visa required |
| South African | e-Visa required |
| Egyptian | e-Visa required |
| British | e-Visa required |
| American | e-Visa required |
| Canadian | e-Visa required |
Key rules for Nigeria were checked against Nigeria Immigration Service visa pages in October 2026. Individual passport results come from Passport Index data as of February 2026, corrected where official sources disagreed. Faylo is not an embassy or immigration adviser.
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Do I need a visa for Nigeria?
It depends on your passport. The table above covers the passports most Faylo travellers hold; use the checker for any other. Whatever the result, confirm it on Nigeria Immigration Service e-Visa portal before you pay or book.
Where do I apply for a Nigeria visa?
Use the official site: Nigeria Immigration Service e-Visa portal (https://evisa.immigration.gov.ng). Government sites don't charge for the form itself — only the visa fee. Be careful with look-alike sites and agents who bundle the fee with their own.
How long before I travel should I apply?
Allow more time than you think you need: online approvals can take days, and embassy visas can take weeks. Start at least a few weeks before you fly, and don't buy non-refundable flights until you have the approval.