United States
Nigeria
Nigeria visa for US citizens
Entry requirement
Nigeria requires a visa from US citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 90 days.
- Maximum stay
- 90 days
- Where to apply
- 2 missions
- Visa guide
- Nigeria visa guide
Checked 7 November 2026 · Passport Index · Confirm at nigeriaembassyusa.org
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 States
- Embassy of Nigeria in Washington D.C.
International Drive Northwest 3519, 20008 Washington
Today · Closed - Consulate of Nigeria in Atlanta
8060 Roswell Rd, Atlanta, GA 30350
All missions of Nigeria in the United States
Nigeria has 2 missions in the United States, with its embassy in Washington D.C. Consulates: Atlanta.
Nigerian citizens travelling to the United States
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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 the United States 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 US citizens can stay in Nigeria
US citizens may stay in Nigeria for up to 90 days. The stay granted is recorded on entry to Nigeria.
How US citizens apply
The e-Visa for Nigeria is applied for online on its official government portal; US citizens carry the approval when they travel.
Nigeria’s neighbours for US citizens
Niger requires US citizens to obtain a visa in advance.
Nigerian citizens travelling to the United States
Nigerian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the United States.
Frequently asked questions
Do US citizens need a visa for Nigeria?
Nigeria requires a visa from US citizens, available online as an e-Visa for up to 90 days.
How long can US citizens stay in Nigeria?
US citizens can stay in Nigeria for up to 90 days with an e-Visa.
Where is the Nigerian embassy in the United States?
The Nigerian embassy in the United States is in Washington D.C.; there is also a consulate in Atlanta.
Do Nigerian citizens need a visa for the United States?
Nigerian citizens must obtain a visa before travelling to the United States.
Can US citizens enter Nigeria visa-free?
No; US 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.