Nigeria
Philippines
Philippines visa for Nigerian citizens
Entry requirement
Nigerian citizens need a visa for the Philippines, obtained before travel.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Philippines visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at dfa.gov.ph
Which Philippines visa?
Visa-free entry (EO 408) and 9(a) temporary visitor visa for pleasure
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Visa-free: 30 days initially; 9(a) visa: up to 59 days per stay; extensions at the BI up to 36 months in total for visa-free nationals
- Processing time
- e-Visa: 7 to 12 working days (single entry), 15 to 21 (multiple entry); sticker visas: set by the issuing post
Apply on Bureau of Immigration e-Services (tourist visa extension)
All visa types for the Philippines
The Philippines’ official site for the tourist visa is e-services.immigration.gov.ph. Processing time, as the Philippines states it: e-Visa: 7 to 12 working days (single entry), 15 to 21 (multiple entry); sticker visas: set by the issuing post. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Visa-free: 30 days initially; 9(a) visa: up to 59 days per stay; extensions at the BI up to 36 months in total for visa-free nationals.
Filipino missions in Nigeria
- Embassy of the Philippines in Abuja
Vattern Crescent 5, Abuja
The Philippines has 1 mission in Nigeria, with its embassy in Abuja.
Filipino citizens travelling to Nigeria
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Travel advice for the Philippines
- 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.
For a trip from Nigeria to the Philippines, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates the Philippines at Level 2, exercise increased caution (updated 31 August 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of the Philippines (updated 15 July 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of the Philippines (updated 13 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Nigerian citizens can stay in the Philippines
How long Nigerian citizens may stay in the Philippines 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 Filipino embassy in Abuja, or to a visa centre acting for the Philippines; fees, documents and processing times are published by the Philippines.
Filipino citizens travelling to Nigeria
Filipino 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 the Philippines?
Nigerian citizens need a visa for the Philippines, obtained before travel.
Where is the Filipino embassy in Nigeria?
The Filipino embassy in Nigeria is in Abuja.
Do Filipino citizens need a visa for Nigeria?
Filipino 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 the Philippines visa-free?
No; Nigerian citizens need a visa for the Philippines 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.