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Nigeria visa for New Zealand citizens
Entry requirement
New Zealand 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
- No mission in your country
- Visa guide
- Nigeria visa guide
Checked 7 November 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 New Zealand
Nigeria has no embassy or consulate in New Zealand on our records; applications usually go through a mission in a neighbouring country or an online portal.
Nigerian citizens travelling to New Zealand
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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.
New Zealand 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 New Zealand citizens can stay in Nigeria
New Zealand citizens may stay in Nigeria for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Nigeria.
How New Zealand citizens apply
The e-Visa for Nigeria is applied for online on its official government portal; New Zealand citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Nigeria’s neighbours for New Zealand citizens
Niger requires New Zealand citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Nigerian citizens travelling to New Zealand
Nigerian citizens need a visa for New Zealand, obtained before travel.
Frequently asked questions
Do New Zealand citizens need a visa for Nigeria?
New Zealand 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 New Zealand citizens stay in Nigeria?
New Zealand citizens can stay in Nigeria for up to 90 days with an e-Visa.
Is there an embassy of Nigeria in New Zealand?
No. Nigeria has no embassy in New Zealand.
Do Nigerian citizens need a visa for New Zealand?
Nigerian citizens need a visa for New Zealand, obtained before travel.
Can New Zealand citizens enter Nigeria visa-free?
No; New Zealand 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.