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Netherlands visa for Nigerian citizens

Visa required

The Netherlands requires Nigerian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Where to apply
2 missions

Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at nederlandwereldwijd.nl

Which Netherlands visa?

Schengen visa (type C) for tourism

Key facts

Maximum stay
Up to 90 days in any 180-day period
Fee
€90
Processing time
Usually within 15 days, up to 45 days in individual cases. You receive an e-mail when processing ends; it does not say whether the visa was granted.

Apply on Dutch consular portal – Schengen visa application

All visa types for the Netherlands

For the tourist visa, the Netherlands’ official sources give a standard fee of €90, and applications are made on consular.mfaservices.nl. Processing time, as the Netherlands states it: Usually within 15 days, up to 45 days in individual cases. You receive an e-mail when processing ends; it does not say whether the visa was granted. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in any 180-day period.

Dutch missions in Nigeria

All missions of the Netherlands in Nigeria

The Netherlands has 2 missions in Nigeria, with its embassy in Abuja. Consulates: Lagos.

Dutch citizens travelling to Nigeria

NetherlandsNigeria e-Visa Nigeria visa for citizens of the Netherlands

Travel advice for the Netherlands

  • 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.

For a trip from Nigeria to the Netherlands, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates the Netherlands at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 17 August 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office does not advise against travel to the Netherlands (updated 11 August 2026) and the German Foreign Office has no travel warning for the Netherlands (updated 13 October 2026). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.

Good to know

How long Nigerian citizens can stay in the Netherlands

How long Nigerian citizens may stay in the Netherlands 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 Dutch embassy in Abuja and the consulate in Lagos, or to a visa centre acting for the Netherlands; fees, documents and processing times are published by the Netherlands.

the Netherlands and the Schengen area

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

The Netherlands’ neighbours for Nigerian citizens

Germany and Belgium require Nigerian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

Dutch citizens travelling to Nigeria

Dutch citizens need an e-Visa for Nigeria, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 90 days.

Frequently asked questions

Do Nigerian citizens need a visa for the Netherlands?

The Netherlands requires Nigerian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.

Where is the Dutch embassy in Nigeria?

The Dutch embassy in Nigeria is in Abuja; there is also a consulate in Lagos.

How much does the Netherlands tourist visa cost?

The Netherlands’ official sources give a standard fee of €90 for the tourist visa. Processing time: Usually within 15 days, up to 45 days in individual cases. You receive an e-mail when processing ends; it does not say whether the visa was granted.

Do Dutch citizens need a visa for Nigeria?

Dutch citizens need an e-Visa for Nigeria, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 90 days.

Can Nigerian citizens enter the Netherlands visa-free?

No; Nigerian citizens need a visa for the Netherlands 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.