Nigeria
Australia
Australia visa for Nigerian citizens
Entry requirement
Nigerian citizens need an e-Visa for Australia, applied for online before travel.
- Where to apply
- 2 missions
- Visa guide
- Australia visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at nigeria.embassy.gov.au
Which Australia visa?
Visitor visa (subclass 600) – Tourist stream
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- The period on your grant letter: usually 3 months, up to 12 months in some cases
- Fee
- A$250
- Processing time
- No fixed time; check the official visa processing time guide, which reports recently decided cases
Australia’s tourist visa costs A$250 at the standard rate published by its authorities; the official site for it is online.immi.gov.au. Processing time, as Australia states it: No fixed time; check the official visa processing time guide, which reports recently decided cases. Longest stay on the tourist visa: The period on your grant letter: usually 3 months, up to 12 months in some cases.
Australian missions in Nigeria
- High Commission of Australia in Abuja
Aguiyi Ironsi Street 48, Abuja
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All missions of Australia in Nigeria
Australia has 2 missions in Nigeria, with its embassy in Abuja. Honorary consulates, which normally do not take visa applications: Lagos.
Australian citizens travelling to Nigeria
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Travel advice for Australia
- US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- German Foreign Office No travel warning
What the US, British and German foreign ministries tell their own citizens about travelling there, in each ministry’s own terms.
Before travelling from Nigeria to Australia, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Australia at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 17 August 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Australia (updated 19 March 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Australia (updated 14 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Nigerian citizens can stay in Australia
How long Nigerian citizens may stay in Australia is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.
How Nigerian citizens apply
The e-Visa for Australia is applied for online on its official government portal; Nigerian citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Australian citizens travelling to Nigeria
Nigeria requires a visa from Australian citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 90 days. The rule is the same in both directions between Nigeria and Australia.
Frequently asked questions
Do Nigerian citizens need a visa for Australia?
Nigerian citizens need an e-Visa for Australia, applied for online before travel.
Where is the Australian embassy in Nigeria?
The Australian embassy in Nigeria is in Abuja.
How much does the Australia tourist visa cost?
Australia’s official sources give a standard fee of A$250 for the tourist visa. Processing time: No fixed time; check the official visa processing time guide, which reports recently decided cases.
Do Australian citizens need a visa for Nigeria?
Nigeria requires a visa from Australian citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 90 days.
Can Nigerian citizens enter Australia visa-free?
No; Nigerian citizens need an e-Visa for Australia.
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.