Finland visa for Nigerian citizens

Finland’s tourist visa costs €90 at the standard rate published by its authorities. Processing time, as Finland states it: Normally 15 calendar days; up to 45 days if further checks are needed. Apply at least 15 days and at most six months before travel. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period in the Schengen area.

Finland has 1 mission in Nigeria, with its embassy in Abuja.

In 2025, Finland’s embassy and consulates in Nigeria (Abuja) received 1,630 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 734. 55.0% of applications were refused. In 2024 the rate was much the same, 55.3%. Applications rose by 20% compared with 2024 (1,355).

For comparison, all Schengen states together refused 47.9% of the applications lodged in Nigeria that year, from 27.2% at the consulates of Switzerland to 66.1% at those of Bulgaria. Finland’s consulates worldwide refused 13.4%. Finland was the 11th most applied-for Schengen state in Nigeria.

You apply to the Schengen state that is your main destination (the longest stay or the main purpose; the state of first entry only when there is none), so a lower rate elsewhere is no reason to apply there. The figures cover applications lodged in Nigeria, by any nationality: mostly citizens, but also residents from other countries.

Before travelling from Nigeria to Finland, it helps to know the official travel advice: the US State Department rates Finland at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 12 March 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Finland (updated 11 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Finland (updated 13 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.

How long Nigerian citizens can stay in Finland

How long Nigerian citizens may stay in Finland is set by the visa issued, and the visa type must match the purpose of the trip.

How Nigerian citizens apply

In Nigeria, applications go to the Finnish embassy in Abuja, or to a visa centre acting for Finland; fees, documents and processing times are published by Finland.

Finland and the Schengen area

A Schengen visa issued by Finland lets Nigerian citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Finland when it is the main destination of the trip.

Finland’s neighbours for Nigerian citizens

Norway, Russia and Sweden require Nigerian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

Finnish citizens travelling to Nigeria

Finnish citizens need a visa for Nigeria, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 90 days.