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Nigeria visa for Portuguese citizens
Entry requirement
Portuguese 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 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at lisbon.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 Portugal
- Embassy of Nigeria in Lisbon
Avenida Dom Vasco da Gama 3, 1400-127 Lisboa
Nigeria has 1 mission in Portugal, with its embassy in Lisbon.
Nigerian citizens travelling to Portugal
NigeriaPortugal Visa required Portugal visa for citizens of Nigeria
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.
Before travelling from Portugal to Nigeria, it helps to know the official travel advice: 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). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long Portuguese citizens can stay in Nigeria
Portuguese citizens may stay in Nigeria for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Nigeria.
How Portuguese citizens apply
The e-Visa for Nigeria is applied for online on its official government portal; Portuguese citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Nigeria’s neighbours for Portuguese citizens
Niger requires Portuguese citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Nigerian citizens travelling to Portugal
Nigerian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Portugal.
Frequently asked questions
Do Portuguese citizens need a visa for Nigeria?
Portuguese 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 Portuguese citizens stay in Nigeria?
Portuguese citizens can stay in Nigeria for up to 90 days with an e-Visa.
Where is the Nigerian embassy in Portugal?
The Nigerian embassy in Portugal is in Lisbon.
Do Nigerian citizens need a visa for Portugal?
Nigerian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to Portugal.
Can Portuguese citizens enter Nigeria visa-free?
No; Portuguese citizens need an e-Visa for Nigeria.
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.