Nigeria
Italy
Italy visa for Nigerian citizens
Entry requirement
Nigerian citizens need a visa for Italy, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- 2 missions
- Visa guide
- Italy visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at ambabuja.esteri.it
Which Italy visa?
Schengen visa (type C) for tourism
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
- Fee
- €90
For the tourist visa, Italy’s official sources give a standard fee of €90. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.
Italian missions in Nigeria
- Embassy of Italy in Abuja
European Union Crescent, Abuja
- Consulate General of Italy in Lagos
Walter Carrington Crescent 12, Lagos
All missions of Italy in Nigeria
Italy has 2 missions in Nigeria, with its embassy in Abuja. Consulates: Lagos.
Italy: visa decisions in Nigeria
| Year | Applications | Visas issued | Refused | Refusal rate | Multiple-entry share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 16,022 | 10,584 | 5,417 | 33.8% | 72.1% |
| 2024 | 13,703 | 8,482 | 5,174 | 37.8% | 52.1% |
| 2025 | 13,563 | 7,804 | 5,759 | 42.2% | 51.7% |
In 2025, Italy’s embassy and consulates in Nigeria (Lagos and Abuja) received 13,563 applications for short-stay Schengen visas and issued 7,804. 42.2% of applications were refused. In 2024 it had been 37.8%: the rate rose by 4.4 points. The number of applications was almost unchanged (13,703 in 2024).
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. Italy’s consulates worldwide refused 10.8%. Italy was the 2nd 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.
Source: European Commission, Directorate-General for Migration and Home Affairs, visa statistics for consulates 2023–2025 (© European Union, reused under CC BY 4.0). Short-stay (type C) visas. How these figures are made
Italian citizens travelling to Nigeria
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Travel advice for Italy
- US State Department Level 2: Exercise increased caution
- 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.
Nigerian citizens planning a trip to Italy can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Italy at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 9 September 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Italy (updated 3 November 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for Italy (updated 23 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Nigerian citizens can stay in Italy
How long Nigerian citizens may stay in Italy 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 Italian embassy in Abuja and the consulate in Lagos, or to a visa centre acting for Italy; fees, documents and processing times are published by Italy.
Italy and the Schengen area
A Schengen visa issued by Italy lets Nigerian citizens travel in all Schengen states; apply to Italy when it is the main destination of the trip.
Italy’s neighbours for Nigerian citizens
Switzerland, the Holy See, Slovenia, San Marino, France and Austria require Nigerian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Italian citizens travelling to Nigeria
Italian 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 Italy?
Nigerian citizens need a visa for Italy, obtained before travel.
Where is the Italian embassy in Nigeria?
The Italian embassy in Nigeria is in Abuja; there is also a consulate in Lagos.
How much does the Italy tourist visa cost?
Italy’s official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa.
Do Italian citizens need a visa for Nigeria?
Italian 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 Italy visa-free?
No; Nigerian citizens need a visa for Italy obtained in advance.
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.