Cameroon
Nigeria
Nigeria visa for Cameroonian citizens
Entry requirement
Nigeria admits Cameroonian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- Nothing to apply for in advance
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at douala.foreignaffairs.gov.ng
For longer stays: study, work and residence
Nigerian citizens travelling to Cameroon
NigeriaCameroon Visa-free, 90 days Cameroon 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.
Cameroonian citizens 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 Cameroonian citizens can stay in Nigeria
Cameroonian citizens may stay in Nigeria for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Nigeria.
Nigeria’s neighbours for Cameroonian citizens
Chad and Benin admit Cameroonian citizens visa-free. Niger requires Cameroonian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Nigerian citizens travelling to Cameroon
No visa is needed by Nigerian citizens for Cameroon, for stays of up to 90 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Cameroon and Nigeria.
Frequently asked questions
Do Cameroonian citizens need a visa for Nigeria?
Nigeria admits Cameroonian citizens without a visa for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can Cameroonian citizens stay in Nigeria?
Cameroonian citizens can stay in Nigeria for up to 90 days.
Do Nigerian citizens need a visa for Cameroon?
No visa is needed by Nigerian citizens for Cameroon, for stays of up to 90 days.
Can Cameroonian citizens enter Nigeria visa-free?
Yes, Cameroonian citizens can enter Nigeria without a visa and stay for up to 90 days.
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.