Ethiopia
Nigeria
Nigeria visa for Ethiopian citizens
Entry requirement
Ethiopian citizens need a visa for Nigeria, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of 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 addisababa.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 Ethiopia
- Embassy of Nigeria in Addis Ababa
Senegal Street, W-9, K-21 Gulele KK, Kebele- 06, Addis Ababa
Nigeria has 1 mission in Ethiopia, with its embassy in Addis Ababa.
Nigerian citizens travelling to Ethiopia
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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.
Before travelling from Ethiopia 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).
Good to know
How long Ethiopian citizens can stay in Nigeria
Ethiopian citizens may stay in Nigeria for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Nigeria.
How Ethiopian citizens apply
The e-Visa for Nigeria is applied for online on its official government portal; Ethiopian citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Nigeria’s neighbours for Ethiopian citizens
Benin admits Ethiopian citizens visa-free. Niger requires Ethiopian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Nigerian citizens travelling to Ethiopia
Ethiopia requires a visa from Nigerian citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 90 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Ethiopia and Nigeria.
Frequently asked questions
Do Ethiopian citizens need a visa for Nigeria?
Ethiopian citizens need a visa for Nigeria, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 90 days.
How long can Ethiopian citizens stay in Nigeria?
Ethiopian citizens can stay in Nigeria for up to 90 days with an e-Visa.
Where is the Nigerian embassy in Ethiopia?
The Nigerian embassy in Ethiopia is in Addis Ababa.
Do Nigerian citizens need a visa for Ethiopia?
Ethiopia requires a visa from Nigerian citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 90 days.
Can Ethiopian citizens enter Nigeria visa-free?
No; Ethiopian citizens 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.