Nigeria
India
India visa for Nigerian citizens
Entry requirement
Nigerian citizens need a visa for India, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- 2 missions
- Visa guide
- India visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at hciabuja.gov.in
Which India visa?
Key facts
- Processing time
- Set by the Indian mission where you apply; its website gives current processing times
India’s official site for the tourist visa is indianvisaonline.gov.in. Processing time, as India states it: Set by the Indian mission where you apply; its website gives current processing times.
Indian missions in Nigeria
- High Commission of India in Abuja
364, Cadastral Zone, Central Business District, Abuja
Today 09:00–17:30 - Consulate General of India in Lagos
Walter Carrington Crescent 8a, Lagos
All missions of India in Nigeria
India has 2 missions in Nigeria, with its embassy in Abuja. Consulates: Lagos.
Indian citizens travelling to Nigeria
IndiaNigeria e-Visa Nigeria visa for citizens of India
Travel advice for India
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- 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.
Nigerian citizens planning a trip to India can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates India at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 15 June 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of India (updated 7 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of India (updated 14 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Nigerian citizens can stay in India
How long Nigerian citizens may stay in India 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 Indian embassy in Abuja and the consulate in Lagos, or to a visa centre acting for India; fees, documents and processing times are published by India.
India’s neighbours for Nigerian citizens
China, Nepal, Myanmar and Bangladesh require Nigerian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Indian citizens travelling to Nigeria
Indian citizens need a visa for Nigeria, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Nigerian citizens need a visa for India?
Nigerian citizens need a visa for India, obtained before travel.
Where is the Indian embassy in Nigeria?
The Indian embassy in Nigeria is in Abuja; there is also a consulate in Lagos.
Do Indian citizens need a visa for Nigeria?
Indian citizens need a visa for Nigeria, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 90 days.
Can Nigerian citizens enter India visa-free?
No; Nigerian citizens need a visa for India obtained in advance.
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.