Russia
Nigeria
Nigeria visa for Russian citizens
Entry requirement
Russian 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 moscow.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 Russia
- Embassy of Nigeria in Moscow
5 Manaseevsky Pereulok, Moscow, Russian Federation
Nigeria has 1 mission in Russia, with its embassy in Moscow.
Nigerian citizens travelling to Russia
NigeriaRussia Visa required Russia 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 Russia 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). Each ministry writes for its own citizens.
Good to know
How long Russian citizens can stay in Nigeria
Russian citizens may stay in Nigeria for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Nigeria.
How Russian citizens apply
The e-Visa for Nigeria is applied for online on its official government portal; Russian citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Nigeria’s neighbours for Russian citizens
Niger requires Russian citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Nigerian citizens travelling to Russia
Russia requires Nigerian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Frequently asked questions
Do Russian citizens need a visa for Nigeria?
Russian 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 Russian citizens stay in Nigeria?
Russian citizens can stay in Nigeria for up to 90 days with an e-Visa.
Where is the Nigerian embassy in Russia?
The Nigerian embassy in Russia is in Moscow.
Do Nigerian citizens need a visa for Russia?
Russia requires Nigerian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Can Russian citizens enter Nigeria visa-free?
No; Russian 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.