Rwanda
Nigeria
Nigeria visa for Rwandan citizens
Entry requirement
Rwandan citizens need an e-Visa for Nigeria, applied for online before travel and valid for 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 kigali.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 Rwanda
- High Commission of Nigeria in Kigali
No. 56, KG 13 Avenue Nyarutarama, Gasabo District, Kigali-Rwanda
Nigeria has 1 mission in Rwanda, with its embassy in Kigali.
Nigerian citizens travelling to Rwanda
NigeriaRwanda Visa-free, 30 days Rwanda 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.
For a trip from Rwanda to Nigeria, the published travel advice reads as follows: 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 Rwandan citizens can stay in Nigeria
Rwandan citizens may stay in Nigeria for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Nigeria.
How Rwandan citizens apply
The e-Visa for Nigeria is applied for online on its official government portal; Rwandan citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Nigeria’s neighbours for Rwandan citizens
Chad and Benin admit Rwandan citizens visa-free. Niger requires Rwandan citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Nigerian citizens travelling to Rwanda
Nigerian citizens do not need a visa for Rwanda: stays of up to 30 days are visa-free.
Frequently asked questions
Do Rwandan citizens need a visa for Nigeria?
Rwandan citizens need an e-Visa for Nigeria, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 90 days.
How long can Rwandan citizens stay in Nigeria?
Rwandan citizens can stay in Nigeria for up to 90 days with an e-Visa.
Where is the Nigerian embassy in Rwanda?
The Nigerian embassy in Rwanda is in Kigali.
Do Nigerian citizens need a visa for Rwanda?
Nigerian citizens do not need a visa for Rwanda: stays of up to 30 days are visa-free.
Can Rwandan citizens enter Nigeria visa-free?
No; Rwandan 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.