Nigeria · Entry rules

Who needs a visa for Nigeria?

Entry rules for Nigeria by nationality, for short tourist or business visits, from Nigeria Immigration Service, checked 31 Oct 2026.

In brief

Citizens of 16 countries and territories can visit Nigeria without a visa. Everyone else, 182 nationalities, applies online for an eVisa or ETA.

Visa-free: 16
On arrival: 0
eVisa or ETA: 182
Visa required: 0

About 7.6 bn people (97% of the world's other nationalities by population) need a visa arranged before they travel to Nigeria: a visa, an eVisa or a visa only with another permit.

Checked 31 Oct 2026Source: Nigeria Immigration ServiceReport a change

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Nigeria entry rules at a glance

Group	Stay	Nationalities	Examples	Source
Free movement	Not stated	14	Ghana, Côte d'Ivoire, Niger, Mali	Embassy of Nigeria in Libreville
Visa-free	Not stated	2	Cameroon, Chad	Consulate General of Nigeria, Johannesburg
eVisa	Not stated	182	India, United States, China, Indonesia	Nigeria Immigration Service

Free movement: Ghana, Côte d'Ivoire, Niger and 11 more

14 nationalities

Niger, Mali and Burkina Faso: transitional ECOWAS arrangement after Mali, Burkina Faso and Niger left ECOWAS on 29 Jan 2025; until further notice.

Source: Embassy of Nigeria in Libreville (Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Nigeria), checked 31 Oct 2026All visitors are required to have a valid visa to enter Nigeria except for citizens of countries belonging to the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS).

Source: ECOWAS Commission (Abuja), checked 31 Oct 2026allow citizens of the three affected countries to continue to enjoy the right of visa free movement, residence and establishment in accordance with the ECOWAS protocols until further notice.

Visa-free: Cameroon and Chad

2 nationalities

No visa is needed; the official source does not state how long you may stay.

Source: Consulate General of Nigeria, Johannesburg, checked 31 Oct 2026All foreign Nationals except citizens of ECOWAS Member State Cameroonians and Chadians and other countries with which Nigeria has entered into visa abolition/waiver agreements

eVisa: India, the US, China and 179 more

182 nationalities

Everyone not listed above applies online for an eVisa.

Nationalities not listed above: the official source says so in as many words.

Source: Nigeria Immigration Service, checked 31 Oct 2026Eligibility: Citizens of all countries except ECOWAS member States and other countries which Nigeria has entered into visa abolition/waiver agreements (non-ECOWAS nationals).

Where to apply

Apply for the eVisa only on the official site, evisa.immigration.gov.ng. Look-alike sites charge extra for the same form.

These rules cover ordinary passports and short visits; work, study and transit have their own rules.

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FAQ

Do I need a visa to visit Nigeria?

It depends on your passport: 16 nationalities are visa-free and 182 can use an eVisa or ETA. Choose your passport above.

Do Indian citizens need a visa for Nigeria?

Yes, but online: Indian citizens apply for an eVisa before they travel (Nigeria Immigration Service, checked 31 Oct 2026).

Do US citizens need a visa for Nigeria?

Yes, but online: US citizens apply for an eVisa before they travel (Nigeria Immigration Service, checked 31 Oct 2026).

Can I apply for a Nigeria visa online?

Yes, if you are eligible: 182 nationalities can apply online for an eVisa or ETA. Apply only at evisa.immigration.gov.ng.

Sources and changes

Embassy of Nigeria in Libreville (Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Nigeria)libreville.foreignaffairs.gov.ng · checked 31 Oct 2026
ECOWAS Commission (Abuja)ecowas.int · checked 31 Oct 2026
Consulate General of Nigeria, Johannesburgnigerianconsulatesa.org · checked 31 Oct 2026
Nigeria Immigration Service: Tourism Visa F5A (e-Visa)immigration.gov.ng · checked 31 Oct 2026
Nigeria e-Visa (official, Nigeria Immigration Service)evisa.immigration.gov.ng · checked 31 Oct 2026
Nigeria Immigration Service: Nigeria visasimmigration.gov.ng · checked 31 Oct 2026

31 Oct 2026All groups checked against Nigeria Immigration Service (Federal Ministry of Interior). No change since.

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