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🇰🇪 Does a Kenyan need a visa for Nigeria 🇳🇬?
Visa on arrival. Kenyan passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Nigeria, usually at the airport or land border.
Checked against Wikipedia's list of visa requirements for Kenyan citizens on 2026-10-04. Entry rules change: confirm with the embassy of Nigeria or its official government website before you travel.
⚠ U.S. State Department travel advisory for Nigeria: Level 3: Reconsider Travel (updated 12 June 2026). It is written for U.S. citizens; read the advisory before you book.
What this means for your trip
A visa on arrival is issued at the port of entry. Expect a fee, a passport photo and sometimes proof of onward travel and accommodation.
Not every airport or land border issues it, and some nationalities are sent to secondary checks; confirm the entry point before you travel.
Your passport should normally be valid for at least six months beyond your planned departure date and have blank pages for stamps; many countries apply this rule.
Nigeria at a glance
Capital: Abuja · Currency: Nigerian naira (NGN, ₦) · Official languages: English · Calling code: +234
Plugs and voltage
Your plugs fit: every plug type used in Kenya (G) works with sockets in Nigeria. Mains voltage differs (Nigeria: 230 V; Kenya: 240 V): most phone and laptop chargers accept 100–240 V, but single-voltage devices such as some hair dryers need a converter.
Easier destinations near Nigeria for Kenyan passport holders
The other way round
🇳🇬 Nigerian passport holders visiting Kenya: Nigerian passport holders can visit Kenya without a visa for up to 60 days.
The Kenyan passport at a glance
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Questions
Do Kenyan citizens need a visa for Nigeria?
Kenyan passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Nigeria, usually at the airport or land border.
Does a Nigerian need a visa for Kenya?
Nigerian passport holders can visit Kenya without a visa for up to 60 days.