Uganda
Nigeria
Nigeria visa for Ugandan citizens
Entry requirement
Ugandan 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 kampala.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 Uganda
Nigeria has 1 mission in Uganda, with its embassy in Kampala.
Nigerian citizens travelling to Uganda
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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.
Ugandan citizens 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 Ugandan citizens can stay in Nigeria
Ugandan citizens may stay in Nigeria for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Nigeria.
How Ugandan citizens apply
The e-Visa for Nigeria is applied for online on its official government portal; Ugandan citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Nigeria’s neighbours for Ugandan citizens
Benin admits Ugandan citizens visa-free. Niger requires Ugandan citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Nigerian citizens travelling to Uganda
Uganda requires a visa from Nigerian citizens, available online as an e-Visa. The rule is the same in both directions between Uganda and Nigeria.
Frequently asked questions
Do Ugandan citizens need a visa for Nigeria?
Ugandan citizens need an e-Visa for Nigeria, applied for online before travel and valid for up to 90 days.
How long can Ugandan citizens stay in Nigeria?
Ugandan citizens can stay in Nigeria for up to 90 days with an e-Visa.
Where is the Nigerian embassy in Uganda?
The Nigerian embassy in Uganda is in Kampala.
Do Nigerian citizens need a visa for Uganda?
Uganda requires a visa from Nigerian citizens, available online as an e-Visa.
Can Ugandan citizens enter Nigeria visa-free?
No; Ugandan 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.