Iraq
Nigeria
Nigeria visa for Iraqi citizens
Entry requirement
Nigeria requires a visa from Iraqi citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 90 days.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- No mission in your country
- 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.
Where to apply in Iraq
Nigeria has no embassy or consulate in Iraq on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
Nigerian citizens travelling to Iraq
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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 Iraq 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). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Iraqi citizens can stay in Nigeria
Iraqi citizens may stay in Nigeria for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Nigeria.
How Iraqi citizens apply
The e-Visa for Nigeria is applied for online on its official government portal; Iraqi citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Nigeria’s neighbours for Iraqi citizens
Niger requires Iraqi citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Nigerian citizens travelling to Iraq
Nigerian citizens need a visa for Iraq, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa. The rule is the same in both directions between Iraq and Nigeria.
Frequently asked questions
Do Iraqi citizens need a visa for Nigeria?
Nigeria requires a visa from Iraqi citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 90 days.
How long can Iraqi citizens stay in Nigeria?
Iraqi citizens can stay in Nigeria for up to 90 days with an e-Visa.
Is there an embassy of Nigeria in Iraq?
No. Nigeria has no embassy in Iraq.
Do Nigerian citizens need a visa for Iraq?
Nigerian citizens need a visa for Iraq, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Can Iraqi citizens enter Nigeria visa-free?
No; Iraqi 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.