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Nigeria
Nigeria visa for Canadian citizens
Entry requirement
Nigeria requires a visa from Canadian citizens, available online as an e-Visa for 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 ottawa.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 Canada
Nigeria has 1 mission in Canada, with its embassy in Ottawa.
Nigerian citizens travelling to Canada
NigeriaCanada Visa required Canada 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 Canada 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 Canadian citizens can stay in Nigeria
Canadian citizens may stay in Nigeria for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Nigeria.
How Canadian citizens apply
The e-Visa for Nigeria is applied for online on its official government portal; Canadian citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Nigeria’s neighbours for Canadian citizens
Niger requires Canadian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Nigerian citizens travelling to Canada
Nigerian citizens need a visa for Canada, obtained before travel.
Frequently asked questions
Do Canadian citizens need a visa for Nigeria?
Nigeria requires a visa from Canadian citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 90 days.
How long can Canadian citizens stay in Nigeria?
Canadian citizens can stay in Nigeria for up to 90 days with an e-Visa.
Where is the Nigerian embassy in Canada?
The Nigerian embassy in Canada is in Ottawa.
Do Nigerian citizens need a visa for Canada?
Nigerian citizens need a visa for Canada, obtained before travel.
Can Canadian citizens enter Nigeria visa-free?
No; Canadian 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.