Central African Republic
Nigeria
Nigeria visa for citizens of the Central African Republic
Entry requirement
Citizens of the Central African Republic need an e-Visa for Nigeria, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 90 days.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Nigeria visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at bangui.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 the Central African Republic
- Embassy of Nigeria in Bangui
Avenue Barthélémy Boganda, Bangui CAR
Nigeria has 1 mission in the Central African Republic, with its embassy in Bangui.
Nigerian citizens travelling to the Central African Republic
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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.
For a trip from the Central African Republic 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).
Good to know
How long citizens of the Central African Republic can stay in Nigeria
Citizens of the Central African Republic may stay in Nigeria for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Nigeria.
How citizens of the Central African Republic apply
The e-Visa for Nigeria is applied for online on its official government portal; citizens of the Central African Republic carry the approval when they travel.
Nigeria’s neighbours for citizens of the Central African Republic
Chad, Benin and Cameroon admit citizens of the Central African Republic visa-free. Niger requires citizens of the Central African Republic to obtain a visa in advance.
Nigerian citizens travelling to the Central African Republic
Nigerian citizens need a visa for the Central African Republic, obtained before travel.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of the Central African Republic need a visa for Nigeria?
Citizens of the Central African Republic need an e-Visa for Nigeria, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 90 days.
How long can citizens of the Central African Republic stay in Nigeria?
Citizens of the Central African Republic can stay in Nigeria for up to 90 days with an e-Visa.
Where is the Nigerian embassy in the Central African Republic?
The Nigerian embassy in the Central African Republic is in Bangui.
Do Nigerian citizens need a visa for the Central African Republic?
Nigerian citizens need a visa for the Central African Republic, obtained before travel.
Can citizens of the Central African Republic enter Nigeria visa-free?
No; citizens of the Central African Republic need an e-Visa for Nigeria.
Visa data: Passport Index via passport-index-data, as of 7 November 2026. Rules change, sometimes overnight. Confirm with the embassy or the official government portal before you book.