Republic of the Congo
Nigeria
Nigeria visa for citizens of the Republic of the Congo
Entry requirement
Nigeria requires a visa from citizens of the Republic of the Congo, available online as an e-Visa for 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 brazzaville.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 Republic of the Congo
- Embassy of Nigeria in Brazzaville
No. 1 Avenue Auxence Ickonga, B.P. 790, Brazzaville, Republic of Congo
Nigeria has 1 mission in the Republic of the Congo, with its embassy in Brazzaville.
Nigerian citizens travelling to the Republic of the Congo
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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.
Before travelling from the Republic of the Congo 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 citizens of the Republic of the Congo can stay in Nigeria
Citizens of the Republic of the Congo may stay in Nigeria for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Nigeria.
How citizens of the Republic of the Congo apply
The e-Visa for Nigeria is applied for online on its official government portal; citizens of the Republic of the Congo carry the approval when they travel.
Nigeria’s neighbours for citizens of the Republic of the Congo
Chad, Benin and Cameroon admit citizens of the Republic of the Congo visa-free. Niger requires citizens of the Republic of the Congo to obtain a visa in advance.
Nigerian citizens travelling to the Republic of the Congo
Nigerian citizens need a visa for the Republic of the Congo, obtained before travel.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of the Republic of the Congo need a visa for Nigeria?
Nigeria requires a visa from citizens of the Republic of the Congo, available online as an e-Visa for up to 90 days.
How long can citizens of the Republic of the Congo stay in Nigeria?
Citizens of the Republic of the Congo can stay in Nigeria for up to 90 days with an e-Visa.
Where is the Nigerian embassy in the Republic of the Congo?
The Nigerian embassy in the Republic of the Congo is in Brazzaville.
Do Nigerian citizens need a visa for the Republic of the Congo?
Nigerian citizens need a visa for the Republic of the Congo, obtained before travel.
Can citizens of the Republic of the Congo enter Nigeria visa-free?
No; citizens of the Republic of the Congo 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.