Nigeria
Saudi Arabia
Saudi Arabia visa for Nigerian citizens
Entry requirement
Nigerian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Saudi Arabia.
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Saudi Arabia visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at ng.saudiembassy.sa
Which Saudi Arabia visa?
Visit visa for tourism (eVisa, visa on arrival or through a Saudi mission)
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Up to 90 days in Saudi Arabia
- Fee
- US$80
- Processing time
- 1 minute to 3 business days online; the embassy route can take longer if documents are requested
All visa types for Saudi Arabia
For the tourist visa, Saudi Arabia’s official sources give a standard fee of US$80, and applications are made on ksavisa.sa. Processing time, as Saudi Arabia states it: 1 minute to 3 business days online; the embassy route can take longer if documents are requested. Longest stay on the tourist visa: Up to 90 days in Saudi Arabia.
Saudi missions in Nigeria
Saudi Arabia has 1 mission in Nigeria, with its embassy in Abuja.
Saudi citizens travelling to Nigeria
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Travel advice for Saudi Arabia
- US State Department Level 3: Reconsider travel
- UK Foreign Office (FCDO) Advises against all travel to parts of the 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.
For a trip from Nigeria to Saudi Arabia, the published travel advice reads as follows: the US State Department rates Saudi Arabia at Level 3, reconsider travel (updated 22 October 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of Saudi Arabia (updated 27 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a travel warning (Reisewarnung) for Saudi Arabia (updated 29 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Nigerian citizens can stay in Saudi Arabia
How long Nigerian citizens may stay in Saudi Arabia 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 Saudi embassy in Abuja, or to a visa centre acting for Saudi Arabia; fees, documents and processing times are published by Saudi Arabia.
Saudi Arabia’s neighbours for Nigerian citizens
Yemen, Jordan and Kuwait require Nigerian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Saudi citizens travelling to Nigeria
Nigeria requires a visa from Saudi citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 90 days.
Frequently asked questions
Do Nigerian citizens need a visa for Saudi Arabia?
Nigerian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Saudi Arabia.
Where is the Saudi embassy in Nigeria?
The Saudi embassy in Nigeria is in Abuja.
How much does the Saudi Arabia tourist visa cost?
Saudi Arabia’s official sources give a standard fee of US$80 for the tourist visa. Processing time: 1 minute to 3 business days online; the embassy route can take longer if documents are requested.
Do Saudi citizens need a visa for Nigeria?
Nigeria requires a visa from Saudi citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 90 days.
Can Nigerian citizens enter Saudi Arabia visa-free?
No; Nigerian citizens need a visa for Saudi Arabia 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.