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Nigeria visa for Libyan citizens
Entry requirement
Libyan 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 tripoli.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 Libya
- Embassy of Nigeria in Tripoli Today · Closed
Nigeria has 1 mission in Libya, with its embassy in Tripoli.
Nigerian citizens travelling to Libya
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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.
For a trip from Libya 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 Libyan citizens can stay in Nigeria
Libyan citizens may stay in Nigeria for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Nigeria.
How Libyan citizens apply
The e-Visa for Nigeria is applied for online on its official government portal; Libyan citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Nigeria’s neighbours for Libyan citizens
Benin admits Libyan citizens visa-free. Niger requires Libyan citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Nigerian citizens travelling to Libya
Nigerian citizens need an e-Visa for Libya, applied for online before travel. The rule is the same in both directions between Libya and Nigeria.
Frequently asked questions
Do Libyan citizens need a visa for Nigeria?
Libyan 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 Libyan citizens stay in Nigeria?
Libyan citizens can stay in Nigeria for up to 90 days with an e-Visa.
Where is the Nigerian embassy in Libya?
The Nigerian embassy in Libya is in Tripoli.
Do Nigerian citizens need a visa for Libya?
Nigerian citizens need an e-Visa for Libya, applied for online before travel.
Can Libyan citizens enter Nigeria visa-free?
No; Libyan 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.