Switzerland
Nigeria
Nigeria visa for Swiss citizens
Entry requirement
Swiss 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 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at bern.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 Switzerland
Nigeria has 1 mission in Switzerland, with its embassy in Bern.
Nigerian citizens travelling to Switzerland
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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.
For a trip from Switzerland 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).
Good to know
How long Swiss citizens can stay in Nigeria
Swiss citizens may stay in Nigeria for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Nigeria.
How Swiss citizens apply
The e-Visa for Nigeria is applied for online on its official government portal; Swiss citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Nigeria’s neighbours for Swiss citizens
Niger requires Swiss citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Nigerian citizens travelling to Switzerland
Switzerland requires Nigerian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Frequently asked questions
Do Swiss citizens need a visa for Nigeria?
Swiss citizens need an e-Visa for Nigeria, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 90 days.
How long can Swiss citizens stay in Nigeria?
Swiss citizens can stay in Nigeria for up to 90 days with an e-Visa.
Where is the Nigerian embassy in Switzerland?
The Nigerian embassy in Switzerland is in Bern.
Do Nigerian citizens need a visa for Switzerland?
Switzerland requires Nigerian citizens to hold a visa issued in advance.
Can Swiss citizens enter Nigeria visa-free?
No; Swiss 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.