Botswana
Nigeria
Nigeria visa for citizens of Botswana
Entry requirement
Citizens of Botswana 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 gaborone.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 Botswana
- High Commission of Nigeria in Gaborone
Plot No. 1086/92, Queen's Road, Main Mall, Gaborone, Botswana
Nigeria has 1 mission in Botswana, with its embassy in Gaborone.
Nigerian citizens travelling to Botswana
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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.
Citizens of Botswana planning a trip to Nigeria can compare how foreign ministries rate it: 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).
Good to know
How long citizens of Botswana can stay in Nigeria
Citizens of Botswana may stay in Nigeria for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Nigeria.
How citizens of Botswana apply
The e-Visa for Nigeria is applied for online on its official government portal; citizens of Botswana carry the approval when they travel.
Nigeria’s neighbours for citizens of Botswana
Benin admits citizens of Botswana visa-free. Niger requires citizens of Botswana to obtain a visa in advance.
Nigerian citizens travelling to Botswana
Botswana requires a visa from Nigerian citizens, available online as an e-Visa. The rule is the same in both directions between Botswana and Nigeria.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of Botswana need a visa for Nigeria?
Citizens of Botswana 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 citizens of Botswana stay in Nigeria?
Citizens of Botswana can stay in Nigeria for up to 90 days with an e-Visa.
Where is the Nigerian embassy in Botswana?
The Nigerian embassy in Botswana is in Gaborone.
Do Nigerian citizens need a visa for Botswana?
Botswana requires a visa from Nigerian citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Can citizens of Botswana enter Nigeria visa-free?
No; citizens of Botswana 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.