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πŸ‡ΏπŸ‡Ό Does a Zimbabwean need a visa for Nigeria πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬?

e-Visa

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

Rule updated from Wikipedia's β€œVisa requirements for Zimbabwean citizens” (checked 2026-10-04); the older passport-index dataset (January 2025) listed Visa on arrival. 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

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· Official languages: English Β· Calling code: +234

Plugs and voltage

Your plugs fit: every plug type used in Zimbabwe (G) works with sockets in Nigeria. Mains voltage differs (Nigeria: 230 V; Zimbabwe: 220 V): most phone and laptop chargers accept 100–240 V, but single-voltage devices such as some hair dryers need a converter.

More about entering Nigeria β†’

Easier destinations near Nigeria for Zimbabwean passport holders

The other way round

πŸ‡³πŸ‡¬ Nigerian passport holders visiting Zimbabwe: Nigerian passport holders need a visa for Zimbabwe, and it can be applied for online as an e-Visa before travelling.

The Zimbabwean passport at a glance

36visa-free
1ETA
20visa on arrival
44e-Visa
97visa required

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

Questions

Do Zimbabwean citizens need a visa for Nigeria?

Zimbabwean 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 Zimbabwe?

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