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Nigeria visa for French citizens
Entry requirement
French 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 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at paris.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 France
- Embassy of Nigeria in Paris
173, avenue Victor Hugo, 75116 Paris
Nigeria has 1 mission in France, with its embassy in Paris.
Nigerian citizens travelling to France
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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 France 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 French citizens can stay in Nigeria
French citizens may stay in Nigeria for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Nigeria.
How French citizens apply
The e-Visa for Nigeria is applied for online on its official government portal; French citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Nigeria’s neighbours for French citizens
Niger requires French citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Nigerian citizens travelling to France
Nigerian citizens need a visa for France, obtained before travel.
Frequently asked questions
Do French citizens need a visa for Nigeria?
French 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 French citizens stay in Nigeria?
French citizens can stay in Nigeria for up to 90 days with an e-Visa.
Where is the Nigerian embassy in France?
The Nigerian embassy in France is in Paris.
Do Nigerian citizens need a visa for France?
Nigerian citizens need a visa for France, obtained before travel.
Can French citizens enter Nigeria visa-free?
No; French 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.