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Nigeria visa for Italian citizens
Entry requirement
Italian 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 rome.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 Italy
- Embassy of Nigeria in Rome
1478 00135 Rome-Italy
Nigeria has 2 missions in Italy, with its embassy in Rome.
Nigerian citizens travelling to Italy
NigeriaItaly Visa required Italy 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.
Italian citizens planning a trip to Nigeria can compare how foreign ministries rate it: 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 Italian citizens can stay in Nigeria
Italian citizens may stay in Nigeria for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Nigeria.
How Italian citizens apply
The e-Visa for Nigeria is applied for online on its official government portal; Italian citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Nigeria’s neighbours for Italian citizens
Niger requires Italian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Nigerian citizens travelling to Italy
Nigerian citizens need a visa for Italy, obtained before travel.
Frequently asked questions
Do Italian citizens need a visa for Nigeria?
Italian 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 Italian citizens stay in Nigeria?
Italian citizens can stay in Nigeria for up to 90 days with an e-Visa.
Where is the Nigerian embassy in Italy?
The Nigerian embassy in Italy is in Rome.
Do Nigerian citizens need a visa for Italy?
Nigerian citizens need a visa for Italy, obtained before travel.
Can Italian citizens enter Nigeria visa-free?
No; Italian 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.