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Venezuela visa for Nigerian citizens

Entry requirement

Visa required

Nigerian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Venezuela.

Where to apply
1 mission

Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index

Which Venezuela visa?

All visa types for Venezuela

Venezuelan missions in Nigeria

Venezuela has 1 mission in Nigeria, with its embassy in Abuja.

Venezuelan citizens travelling to Nigeria

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Travel advice for Venezuela

  • US State Department Level 3: Reconsider travel
  • 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.

Nigerian citizens planning a trip to Venezuela can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Venezuela at Level 3, reconsider travel (updated 26 June 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of Venezuela (updated 14 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of Venezuela (updated 13 October 2026).

Good to know

How long Nigerian citizens can stay in Venezuela

How long Nigerian citizens may stay in Venezuela 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 Venezuelan embassy in Abuja, or to a visa centre acting for Venezuela; fees, documents and processing times are published by Venezuela.

Venezuela’s neighbours for Nigerian citizens

Brazil requires Nigerian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.

Venezuelan citizens travelling to Nigeria

Venezuelan 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 Venezuela?

Nigerian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Venezuela.

Where is the Venezuelan embassy in Nigeria?

The Venezuelan embassy in Nigeria is in Abuja.

Do Venezuelan citizens need a visa for Nigeria?

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

Can Nigerian citizens enter Venezuela visa-free?

No; Nigerian citizens need a visa for Venezuela 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.