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Nigeria visa for Qatari citizens
Entry requirement
Qatari 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 doha.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 Qatar
- Embassy of Nigeria in Doha
Building 39, Zone 63, Street 64, Dafna, Qatar, Doha
Nigeria has 1 mission in Qatar, with its embassy in Doha.
Nigerian citizens travelling to Qatar
NigeriaQatar e-Visa Qatar 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 Qatar 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).
Good to know
How long Qatari citizens can stay in Nigeria
Qatari citizens may stay in Nigeria for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Nigeria.
How Qatari citizens apply
The e-Visa for Nigeria is applied for online on its official government portal; Qatari citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Nigeria’s neighbours for Qatari citizens
Niger requires Qatari citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Nigerian citizens travelling to Qatar
Nigerian citizens need a visa for Qatar, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa. The rule is the same in both directions between Qatar and Nigeria.
Frequently asked questions
Do Qatari citizens need a visa for Nigeria?
Qatari 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 Qatari citizens stay in Nigeria?
Qatari citizens can stay in Nigeria for up to 90 days with an e-Visa.
Where is the Nigerian embassy in Qatar?
The Nigerian embassy in Qatar is in Doha.
Do Nigerian citizens need a visa for Qatar?
Nigerian citizens need a visa for Qatar, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Can Qatari citizens enter Nigeria visa-free?
No; Qatari 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.