Nigeria
Japan
Japan visa for Nigerian citizens
Entry requirement
Nigerian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Japan.
- Where to apply
- 2 missions
- Visa guide
- Japan visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index
Which Japan visa?
Temporary Visitor (short-term stay: tourism, business, visits)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days per entry, as granted by the immigration officer
- Processing time
- About one week for a complete visa application
Japan’s official site for the tourist visa is services.digital.go.jp. Processing time, as Japan states it: About one week for a complete visa application. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days per entry, as granted by the immigration officer.
Japanese missions in Nigeria
- Embassy of Japan in Abuja
Bobo Street 9, Abuja
- Consulate of Japan in Lagos
Osborne Road 2A, Lagos
All missions of Japan in Nigeria
Japan has 2 missions in Nigeria, with its embassy in Abuja. Consulates: Lagos.
Japanese citizens travelling to Nigeria
JapanNigeria e-Visa Nigeria visa for citizens of Japan
Travel advice for Japan
- US State Department Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) No advice against travel
- 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.
For a trip from Nigeria to Japan, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Japan at Level 1, exercise normal precautions (updated 14 May 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to Japan (updated 28 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of Japan (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Nigerian citizens can stay in Japan
How long Nigerian citizens may stay in Japan 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 Japanese embassy in Abuja and the consulate in Lagos, or to a visa centre acting for Japan; fees, documents and processing times are published by Japan.
Japanese citizens travelling to Nigeria
Nigeria requires a visa from Japanese citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Nigerian citizens need a visa for Japan?
Nigerian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Japan.
Where is the Japanese embassy in Nigeria?
The Japanese embassy in Nigeria is in Abuja; there is also a consulate in Lagos.
Do Japanese citizens need a visa for Nigeria?
Nigeria requires a visa from Japanese citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 90 days.
Can Nigerian citizens enter Japan visa-free?
No; Nigerian citizens need a visa for Japan 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.