United Kingdom
Nigeria
Nigeria visa for British citizens
Entry requirement
British 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 london.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 the United Kingdom
Nigeria has 1 mission in the United Kingdom, with its embassy in London.
Nigerian citizens travelling to the United Kingdom
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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.
Before travelling from the United Kingdom 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). The advice is aimed at each government’s own nationals.
Good to know
How long British citizens can stay in Nigeria
British citizens may stay in Nigeria for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Nigeria.
How British citizens apply
The e-Visa for Nigeria is applied for online on its official government portal; British citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Nigeria’s neighbours for British citizens
Niger requires British citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Nigerian citizens travelling to the United Kingdom
Nigerian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the United Kingdom.
Frequently asked questions
Do British citizens need a visa for Nigeria?
British 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 British citizens stay in Nigeria?
British citizens can stay in Nigeria for up to 90 days with an e-Visa.
Where is the Nigerian embassy in the United Kingdom?
The Nigerian embassy in the United Kingdom is in London.
Do Nigerian citizens need a visa for the United Kingdom?
Nigerian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the United Kingdom.
Can British citizens enter Nigeria visa-free?
No; British 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.