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Nigeria visa for Australian citizens
Entry requirement
Australian citizens need a visa for Nigeria, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 90 days.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Nigeria visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at canberra.foreignaffairs.gov.ng
Which Nigeria visa?
Short Visit Visa (e-Visa), Nigeria Immigration Service e-Visa portal
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Usually 30 days per visit (single entry) within a 90-day validity; transit 1 to 7 days
- Processing time
- 48 hours where there is no local objection (NIS Service Level Agreement, April 2026)
Nigeria’s official site for the e-Visa is evisa.immigration.gov.ng. Processing time, as Nigeria states it: 48 hours where there is no local objection (NIS Service Level Agreement, April 2026). Longest stay on the e-Visa: Usually 30 days per visit (single entry) within a 90-day validity; transit 1 to 7 days.
Nigerian missions in Australia
- High Commission of Nigeria in Canberra
Nigeria High Commission 16 Qualifying St Yarralumla ACT 2600, Canberra
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Nigeria has 1 mission in Australia, with its embassy in Canberra.
Nigerian citizens travelling to Australia
NigeriaAustralia e-Visa Australia visa for citizens of Nigeria
Travel advice for Nigeria
- US State Department Level 3: Reconsider travel
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to parts of the country
- German Foreign Office Partial travel warning for parts of the country (Teilreisewarnung)
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
For a trip from Australia to Nigeria, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Nigeria at Level 3, reconsider travel (updated 11 June 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of Nigeria (updated 28 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of Nigeria (updated 21 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Australian citizens can stay in Nigeria
Australian citizens may stay in Nigeria for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Nigeria.
How Australian citizens apply
The e-Visa for Nigeria is applied for online on its official government portal; Australian citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Nigeria’s neighbours for Australian citizens
Niger requires Australian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Nigerian citizens travelling to Australia
Nigerian citizens need an e-Visa for Australia, applied for online before travel. The rule is the same in both directions between Australia and Nigeria.
Frequently asked questions
Do Australian citizens need a visa for Nigeria?
Australian citizens need a visa for Nigeria, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can Australian citizens stay in Nigeria?
Australian citizens can stay in Nigeria for up to 90 days with an e-Visa.
Where is the Nigerian embassy in Australia?
The Nigerian embassy in Australia is in Canberra.
Do Nigerian citizens need a visa for Australia?
Nigerian citizens need an e-Visa for Australia, applied for online before travel.
Can Australian citizens enter Nigeria visa-free?
No; Australian citizens need an e-Visa for Nigeria.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 31 October 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.