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Nigeria visa for Irish citizens
Entry requirement
Irish 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 dublin.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 Ireland
- Embassy of Nigeria in Dublin
Leeson Park 56, Dublin
Nigeria has 1 mission in Ireland, with its embassy in Dublin.
Nigerian citizens travelling to Ireland
NigeriaIreland Visa required Ireland 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.
For a trip from Ireland to Nigeria, the published travel advice reads as follows: 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 Irish citizens can stay in Nigeria
Irish citizens may stay in Nigeria for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Nigeria.
How Irish citizens apply
The e-Visa for Nigeria is applied for online on its official government portal; Irish citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Nigeria’s neighbours for Irish citizens
Niger requires Irish citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Nigerian citizens travelling to Ireland
Nigerian citizens need a visa for Ireland, obtained before travel.
Frequently asked questions
Do Irish citizens need a visa for Nigeria?
Irish 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 Irish citizens stay in Nigeria?
Irish citizens can stay in Nigeria for up to 90 days with an e-Visa.
Where is the Nigerian embassy in Ireland?
The Nigerian embassy in Ireland is in Dublin.
Do Nigerian citizens need a visa for Ireland?
Nigerian citizens need a visa for Ireland, obtained before travel.
Can Irish citizens enter Nigeria visa-free?
No; Irish 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.