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Nigeria visa for Filipino citizens
Entry requirement
Filipino citizens need a visa for Nigeria, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa for stays of up to 90 days.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- 1 mission
- Visa guide
- Nigeria visa guide
Checked 31 October 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at manila.foreignaffairs.gov.ng
Which Nigeria visa?
Short Visit Visa (e-Visa), Nigeria Immigration Service e-Visa portal
Key facts
- Maximum stay
- Usually 30 days per visit (single entry) within a 90-day validity; transit 1 to 7 days
- Processing time
- 48 hours where there is no local objection (NIS Service Level Agreement, April 2026)
Nigeria’s official site for the e-Visa is evisa.immigration.gov.ng. Processing time, as Nigeria states it: 48 hours where there is no local objection (NIS Service Level Agreement, April 2026). Longest stay on the e-Visa: Usually 30 days per visit (single entry) within a 90-day validity; transit 1 to 7 days.
Nigerian missions in the Philippines
- Embassy of Nigeria in Manila
2101, Apacible St. Malate, Metro Manila, Republic of Philippines
Today · Closed
Nigeria has 1 mission in the Philippines, with its embassy in Manila.
Nigerian citizens travelling to the Philippines
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Travel advice for Nigeria
- 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.
Filipino citizens planning a trip to Nigeria can compare how foreign ministries rate it: the US State Department rates Nigeria at Level 3, reconsider travel (updated 11 June 2026), the UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to parts of Nigeria (updated 28 October 2026) and the German Foreign Office has a partial travel warning (Teilreisewarnung) for parts of Nigeria (updated 21 October 2026). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Filipino citizens can stay in Nigeria
Filipino citizens may stay in Nigeria for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Nigeria.
How Filipino citizens apply
The e-Visa for Nigeria is applied for online on its official government portal; Filipino citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Nigeria’s neighbours for Filipino citizens
Niger requires Filipino citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Nigerian citizens travelling to the Philippines
Nigerian citizens need a visa for the Philippines, obtained before travel.
Frequently asked questions
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.
How long can Filipino citizens stay in Nigeria?
Filipino citizens can stay in Nigeria for up to 90 days with an e-Visa.
Where is the Nigerian embassy in the Philippines?
The Nigerian embassy in the Philippines is in Manila.
Do Nigerian citizens need a visa for the Philippines?
Nigerian citizens need a visa for the Philippines, obtained before travel.
Can Filipino citizens enter Nigeria visa-free?
No; Filipino citizens need an e-Visa for Nigeria.
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.