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