São Tomé and Príncipe
Nigeria
Nigeria visa for citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe
Entry requirement
Citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe 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
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 São Tomé and Príncipe
- Embassy of Nigeria in São Tomé
Avenida Kwama N’Kruma, São Tomé
Nigeria has 1 mission in São Tomé and Príncipe, with its embassy in São Tomé.
Nigerian citizens travelling to São Tomé and Príncipe
NigeriaSão Tomé and Príncipe e-Visa São Tomé and Príncipe 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.
Citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe planning a trip to Nigeria can compare how foreign ministries rate it: 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 São Tomé and Príncipe can stay in Nigeria
Citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe may stay in Nigeria for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Nigeria.
How citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe apply
The e-Visa for Nigeria is applied for online on its official government portal; citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe carry the approval when they travel.
Nigeria’s neighbours for citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe
Benin admits citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe visa-free. Niger requires citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe to obtain a visa in advance.
Nigerian citizens travelling to São Tomé and Príncipe
Nigerian citizens need a visa for São Tomé and Príncipe, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa. The rule is the same in both directions between São Tomé and Príncipe and Nigeria.
Frequently asked questions
Do citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe need a visa for Nigeria?
Citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe 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 citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe stay in Nigeria?
Citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe can stay in Nigeria for up to 90 days with an e-Visa.
Where is the Nigerian embassy in São Tomé and Príncipe?
The Nigerian embassy in São Tomé and Príncipe is in São Tomé.
Do Nigerian citizens need a visa for São Tomé and Príncipe?
Nigerian citizens need a visa for São Tomé and Príncipe, which they can apply for online as an e-Visa.
Can citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe enter Nigeria visa-free?
No; citizens of São Tomé and Príncipe 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.