DR Congo
Nigeria
Nigeria visa for citizens of DR Congo
Entry requirement
Nigeria requires a visa from citizens of DR Congo, 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
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 DR Congo
Nigeria has 1 mission in DR Congo, with its embassy in Kinshasa.
Nigerian citizens travelling to DR Congo
NigeriaDR Congo e-Visa DR Congo 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.
Before travelling from DR Congo to Nigeria, it helps to know the official travel advice: 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 citizens of DR Congo can stay in Nigeria
Citizens of DR Congo may stay in Nigeria for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Nigeria.
How citizens of DR Congo apply
The e-Visa for Nigeria is applied for online on its official government portal; citizens of DR Congo carry the approval when they travel.
Nigeria’s neighbours for citizens of DR Congo
Benin admits citizens of DR Congo visa-free. Niger requires citizens of DR Congo to obtain a visa in advance.
Nigerian citizens travelling to DR Congo
Nigerian citizens need a visa for DR Congo, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 7 days. The rule is the same in both directions between DR Congo and Nigeria.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of DR Congo need a visa for Nigeria?
Nigeria requires a visa from citizens of DR Congo, available online as an e-Visa for up to 90 days.
How long can citizens of DR Congo stay in Nigeria?
Citizens of DR Congo can stay in Nigeria for up to 90 days with an e-Visa.
Where is the Nigerian embassy in DR Congo?
The Nigerian embassy in DR Congo is in Kinshasa.
Do Nigerian citizens need a visa for DR Congo?
Nigerian citizens need a visa for DR Congo, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 7 days.
Can citizens of DR Congo enter Nigeria visa-free?
No; citizens of DR Congo 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.