Nigeria
Russia
Russia visa for Nigerian citizens
Entry requirement
Nigerian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Russia.
- Where to apply
- 2 missions
- Visa guide
- Russia visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at nigeria.mid.ru
Which Russia visa?
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to six months
- Processing time
- Set by the Russian mission where you apply; urgent processing costs more.
Processing time, as Russia states it: Set by the Russian mission where you apply; urgent processing costs more. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to six months.
Russian missions in Nigeria
- Embassy of Russia in Abuja
Constitution Avenue 1119, Abuja
- Consulate General of Russia in Lagos
Walter Carrington Crescent 5, Lagos
All missions of Russia in Nigeria
Russia has 2 missions in Nigeria, with its embassy in Abuja. Consulates: Lagos.
Russian citizens travelling to Nigeria
RussiaNigeria e-Visa Nigeria visa for citizens of Russia
Travel advice for Russia
- US State Department Level 4: Do not travel
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to the whole country
- German Foreign Office Travel warning for the whole country (Reisewarnung)
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 Russia can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Russia at Level 4, do not travel (updated 28 December 2025), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to Russia (updated 18 September 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a travel warning (Reisewarnung) for Russia (updated 21 October 2026).
Good to know
How long Nigerian citizens can stay in Russia
How long Nigerian citizens may stay in Russia 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 Russian embassy in Abuja and the consulate in Lagos, or to a visa centre acting for Russia; fees, documents and processing times are published by Russia.
Russia’s neighbours for Nigerian citizens
Georgia, China, Belarus, Ukraine, Latvia, Poland, Estonia, Lithuania, Finland, Mongolia, Norway, Azerbaijan and North Korea require Nigerian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Russian citizens travelling to Nigeria
Nigeria requires a visa from Russian citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Nigerian citizens need a visa for Russia?
Nigerian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Russia.
Where is the Russian embassy in Nigeria?
The Russian embassy in Nigeria is in Abuja; there is also a consulate in Lagos.
Do Russian citizens need a visa for Nigeria?
Nigeria requires a visa from Russian citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 90 days.
Can Nigerian citizens enter Russia visa-free?
No; Nigerian citizens need a visa for Russia 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.