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🇺🇬 Does a Ugandan need a visa for Nigeria 🇳🇬?
Visa on arrival. Ugandan passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Nigeria, usually at the airport or land border.
Checked against Wikipedia's list of visa requirements for Ugandan citizens on 2026-10-04. Entry rules change: confirm with the embassy of Nigeria or its official government website before you travel.
⚠ 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
A visa on arrival is issued at the port of entry. Expect a fee, a passport photo and sometimes proof of onward travel and accommodation.
Not every airport or land border issues it, and some nationalities are sent to secondary checks; confirm the entry point before you travel.
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 · Currency: Nigerian naira (NGN, ₦) · Official languages: English · Calling code: +234
Plugs and voltage
Your plugs fit: every plug type used in Uganda (G) works with sockets in Nigeria. Mains voltage differs (Nigeria: 230 V; Uganda: 240 V): most phone and laptop chargers accept 100–240 V, but single-voltage devices such as some hair dryers need a converter.
Your embassy in Nigeria
If your passport is lost or stolen, or you need help in an emergency in Nigeria, contact the embassy of Uganda:
- Uganda High Commission, Abuja - Nigeria · abuja.mofa.go.ug
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 Ugandan passport holders
The other way round
🇳🇬 Nigerian passport holders visiting Uganda: Nigerian passport holders need a visa for Uganda, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa before travelling.
The Ugandan passport at a glance
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Questions
Do Ugandan citizens need a visa for Nigeria?
Ugandan passport holders can get a visa on arrival in Nigeria, usually at the airport or land border.
Does a Nigerian need a visa for Uganda?
Nigerian passport holders need a visa for Uganda, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa before travelling.