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🇳🇬 Does a Nigerian need a visa for Israel 🇮🇱?
Yes. Nigerian passport holders need a visa for Israel, applied for at an embassy or consulate of Israel before travelling.
Checked against Wikipedia's list of visa requirements for Nigerian citizens on 2026-10-04. Entry rules change: confirm with the embassy of Israel or its official government website before you travel.
⚠ U.S. State Department travel advisory for Israel: Level 3: Reconsider Travel (updated 26 August 2026). It is written for U.S. citizens; read the advisory before you book.
What this means for your trip
You apply at an embassy, consulate or authorised visa centre of the destination, usually with an application form, passport photos, bank statements, travel itinerary and accommodation bookings.
Processing takes days to weeks, and some embassies require an interview; start the application well before your trip.
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.
Where to apply in Nigeria
If you live in Nigeria, visas for Israel are issued by its missions there. Many of them use an outsourced visa application centre: the mission's website says where to apply and which office covers your region.
- Embassy of Israel in Nigeria · Plot 12, Mary Slessor Street · embassies.gov.il
Missions from Wikidata (CC0), checked 2026-09-26. Addresses and opening hours change: check the mission's website before you go.
Israel at a glance
Capital: Jerusalem · Currency: Israeli new shekel (ILS, ₪) · Official languages: Arabic, Hebrew · Calling code: +972
Plugs and voltage
Some of your plugs fit (D, M); for type G plugs bring a travel adapter for Israel's sockets (C, D, H, M).
Your embassy in Israel
If your passport is lost or stolen, or you need help in an emergency in Israel, contact the embassy of Nigeria:
- Embassy of Nigeria in Israel · 34 Gordon Street · nigerianembassy.co.il
Missions from Wikidata (CC0), checked 2026-09-26. Addresses and opening hours change: check the mission's website before you go.
Easier destinations near Israel for Nigerian passport holders
- 🇱🇧 Lebanon — Visa on arrival
- 🇧🇭 Bahrain — e-Visa
- 🇮🇶 Iraq — e-Visa
- 🇶🇦 Qatar — e-Visa
- 🇸🇾 Syria — e-Visa
- 🇦🇪 United Arab Emirates — e-Visa
The other way round
🇮🇱 Israeli passport holders visiting Nigeria: Israeli passport holders need a visa for Nigeria, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa before travelling.
The Nigerian passport at a glance
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Questions
Do Nigerian citizens need a visa for Israel?
Nigerian passport holders need a visa for Israel, applied for at an embassy or consulate of Israel before travelling.
Does an Israeli need a visa for Nigeria?
Israeli passport holders need a visa for Nigeria, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa before travelling.