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Visa required

Yes. Nigerian passport holders need a visa for Singapore, applied for at an embassy or consulate of Singapore before travelling.

Rule updated from Wikipedia's β€œVisa requirements for Nigerian citizens” (checked 2026-10-04); the older passport-index dataset (January 2025) listed e-Visa. Entry rules change: confirm with the embassy of Singapore or its official government website before you travel.

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.

Singapore at a glance

Capital: Singapore Β· Currency: Singapore dollar (SGD, $) Β· Official languages: English, Malay, Tamil, Chinese Β· Calling code: +65

U.S. State Department travel advisory for Singapore: Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions (updated 9 March 2026). It is written for U.S. citizens; read the advisory before you book.

Plugs and voltage

Some of your plugs fit (G); for type D, M plugs bring a travel adapter for Singapore's sockets (G).

More about entering Singapore β†’

Easier destinations near Singapore for Nigerian passport holders

The other way round

πŸ‡ΈπŸ‡¬ Singaporean passport holders visiting Nigeria: Singaporean 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

27visa-free
0ETA
13visa on arrival
40e-Visa
118visa required

All destinations for Nigeria passport holders β†’ Β· Who needs a visa for Singapore β†’

Questions

Do Nigerian citizens need a visa for Singapore?

Nigerian passport holders need a visa for Singapore, applied for at an embassy or consulate of Singapore before travelling.

Does a Singaporean need a visa for Nigeria?

Singaporean passport holders need a visa for Nigeria, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa before travelling.