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🇳🇬 Does a Nigerian need a visa for Romania 🇷🇴?
Yes. Nigerian passport holders need a visa for Romania, applied for at an embassy or consulate of Romania 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 Romania or its official government website before you travel.
Romania is in the Schengen Area. A short-stay Schengen visa issued by any of its 29 member countries covers all of them for up to 90 days in any 180-day period; apply to the country where you will spend the most time, or to your first entry country if the stays are equal.
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 Romania 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 Romania, Abuja · 76 Nelson Mandela Street, Plot 498, Asokoro, Abuja · abuja.mae.ro
Missions from Wikidata (CC0), checked 2026-09-26. Addresses and opening hours change: check the mission's website before you go.
Romania at a glance
Capital: Bucharest · Currency: Romanian leu (RON, lei) · Official languages: Romanian · Calling code: +40
U.S. State Department travel advisory for Romania: Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions (updated 14 October 2025). It is written for U.S. citizens; read the advisory before you book.
Plugs and voltage
You need a travel adapter: Romania uses plug types C, F, Nigeria uses D, G, M.
Your embassy in Romania
If your passport is lost or stolen, or you need help in an emergency in Romania, contact the embassy of Nigeria:
- Embassy of Nigeria in Romania · Strada Drumul Potcoavei nr. 77C · nigeriaembromania.gov.ng
Missions from Wikidata (CC0), checked 2026-09-26. Addresses and opening hours change: check the mission's website before you go.
Easier destinations near Romania for Nigerian passport holders
- 🇦🇱 Albania — e-Visa
The other way round
🇷🇴 Romanian passport holders visiting Nigeria: Romanian 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 Romania?
Nigerian passport holders need a visa for Romania, applied for at an embassy or consulate of Romania before travelling.
Does a Romanian need a visa for Nigeria?
Romanian passport holders need a visa for Nigeria, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa before travelling.