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๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ญ Does a Filipino need a visa for Nigeria ๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ?

e-Visa

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

Checked against Wikipedia's list of visa requirements for Filipino citizens on 2026-10-04. Entry rules change: confirm with the embassy of Nigeria or its official government website before you travel.

โš  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

An e-Visa is applied for on the destination's official government website. You upload your passport scan and photo, pay online and receive an approval letter by email.

Apply well before departure and print the approval; use only the official portal, as many look-alike sites charge extra.

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 ยท Currency: Nigerian naira (NGN, โ‚ฆ) ยท Official languages: English ยท Calling code: +234

Plugs and voltage

You need a travel adapter: Nigeria uses plug types D, G, M, the Philippines uses A, B, C. Mains voltage differs (Nigeria: 230 V; the Philippines: 220 V): most phone and laptop chargers accept 100โ€“240 V, but single-voltage devices such as some hair dryers need a converter.

More about entering Nigeria โ†’

Easier destinations near Nigeria for Filipino passport holders

The other way round

๐Ÿ‡ณ๐Ÿ‡ฌ Nigerian passport holders visiting the Philippines: Nigerian passport holders need a visa for the Philippines, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa before travelling.

The Filipino passport at a glance

39visa-free
2ETA
19visa on arrival
47e-Visa
91visa required

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Questions

Do Filipino citizens need a visa for Nigeria?

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

Does a Nigerian need a visa for the Philippines?

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