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πΈπ¦ Does a Saudi Arabian need a visa for Nigeria π³π¬?
Yes, online (e-Visa). Saudi Arabian 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 Saudi Arabian citizens on 2026-10-04. Entry rules change: confirm with the embassy of Nigeria or its official government website before you travel.
β 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 Β· Currency: Nigerian naira (NGN, β¦) Β· Official languages: English Β· Calling code: +234
Plugs and voltage
Your plugs fit: every plug type used in Saudi Arabia (G) works with sockets in Nigeria. Mains voltage differs (Nigeria: 230 V; Saudi Arabia: 220/230 V): most phone and laptop chargers accept 100β240 V, but single-voltage devices such as some hair dryers need a converter.
More about entering Nigeria β
Your embassy in Nigeria
If your passport is lost or stolen, or you need help in an emergency in Nigeria, contact the embassy of Saudi Arabia:
- Embassy of Saudi Arabia, Abuja Β· 6 Orange Close Β· embassies.mofa.gov.sa
Missions from Wikidata (CC0), checked 2026-09-26. Addresses and opening hours change: check the mission's website before you go.
Easier destinations near Nigeria for Saudi Arabian passport holders
- π¨π» Cape Verde β Visa on arrival
- π¬πΌ Guinea-Bissau β Visa on arrival
- πΈπ± Sierra Leone β Visa on arrival
The other way round
π³π¬ Nigerian passport holders visiting Saudi Arabia: Nigerian passport holders need a visa for Saudi Arabia, applied for at an embassy or consulate of Saudi Arabia before travelling.
The Saudi Arabian passport at a glance
All destinations for Saudi Arabia passport holders β Β· Who needs a visa for Nigeria β
Questions
Do Saudi Arabian citizens need a visa for Nigeria?
Saudi Arabian 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 Saudi Arabia?
Nigerian passport holders need a visa for Saudi Arabia, applied for at an embassy or consulate of Saudi Arabia before travelling.