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Nigeria visa for Chinese citizens
Entry requirement
Chinese citizens 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
- 3 missions
- Visa guide
- Nigeria visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at beijing.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 China
- Embassy of Nigeria in Beijing
2, Dong Wu Jie San Li Tun Chaoyang District Beijing, 100600 People’s Republic Of China
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- Consulate of Nigeria in Guangzhou
Room 2607, Grand Tower - 2, Taihe District - 510620 Guangzhou - China
All missions of Nigeria in China
Nigeria has 3 missions in China, with its embassy in Beijing. Consulates: Shanghai and Guangzhou.
Nigerian citizens travelling to China
NigeriaChina Visa required China 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.
Chinese 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Chinese citizens can stay in Nigeria
Chinese citizens may stay in Nigeria for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Nigeria.
How Chinese citizens apply
The e-Visa for Nigeria is applied for online on its official government portal; Chinese citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Nigeria’s neighbours for Chinese citizens
Benin admits Chinese citizens visa-free. Niger requires Chinese citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Nigerian citizens travelling to China
Nigerian citizens need a visa for China, obtained before travel.
Frequently asked questions
Do Chinese citizens need a visa for Nigeria?
Chinese citizens need an e-Visa for Nigeria, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 90 days.
How long can Chinese citizens stay in Nigeria?
Chinese citizens can stay in Nigeria for up to 90 days with an e-Visa.
Where is the Nigerian embassy in China?
The Nigerian embassy in China is in Beijing; there are also consulates in Shanghai and Guangzhou.
Do Nigerian citizens need a visa for China?
Nigerian citizens need a visa for China, obtained before travel.
Can Chinese citizens enter Nigeria visa-free?
No; Chinese 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.