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Nigeria entry requirements
What you need to enter Nigeria: visa rules by passport, vaccines, arrival airports and practical details for your trip.
Travel advice. Some regions have security risks. Check your foreign ministry's travel advice for the areas you plan to visit.
Entry rules change often. We checked these on 27 October 2026 against the sources below. Confirm with the official portal before you book.
Visa rules by passport
| Passports | Entry | Fee | Stay |
|---|---|---|---|
| All 14 passports we cover | eVisa | See portal | Up to 30 days |
Most EU passports: Apply online; the approved visa is collected on arrival.
Detailed guide for your passport
Health and vaccines
Yellow fever. A yellow fever certificate is required if you arrive from, or have transited through, a country with yellow fever risk.
Malaria. Malaria is present across most of the country. Ask a travel clinic about antimalarial tablets.
Routine vaccines should be up to date. Travel clinics commonly also discuss hepatitis A, typhoid and, for longer rural stays, rabies. Book 6 to 8 weeks before departure.
Practical details
- Capital
- Abuja
- Currency
- Nigerian naira (NGN)
- Languages
- English, Hausa, Yoruba, Igbo
- Plug types
- D, G
- Best time
- November to February
- Main airports
- Lagos (LOS), Abuja (ABV)
Highlights of Nigeria
- Lagos art and music scene
- Olumo Rock
- Yankari National Park
Frequently asked questions
Do EU citizens need a visa for Nigeria?
Yes. Most EU passport holders need a visa (evisa).
Is a yellow fever vaccination required for Nigeria?
A yellow fever certificate is required if you arrive from, or have transited through, a country with yellow fever risk.
Is there malaria in Nigeria?
Malaria is present across most of the country. Ask a travel clinic about antimalarial tablets.
What is the best time to visit Nigeria?
November to February is generally the best time to visit.
What currency is used in Nigeria?
The currency is the Nigerian naira (NGN). Cards work in cities and larger hotels; carry some cash for markets and rural areas.
Sources
- Official Nigeria visa portal
- WHO: Yellow fever vaccination requirements, country list
- Wikipedia: Visa requirements for German citizens (EU reference)
- Wikipedia: Visa requirements for British citizens
- Wikipedia: Visa requirements for United States citizens
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