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Nigeria visa for citizens of the United States

Citizens of the United States need an e-visa to travel to Nigeria. It is issued online, with no embassy visit. Official processing time is not published. Visago fills in and submits the application for you; the all-in price starts at $29, government fee included.

For citizens of the United States: the passport opens 112 countries visa-free; Washington, D.C. — Abuja: ≈ 8,910 km, about 11.5 hours of flying.

Checked by visa analyst Albert Brown, 13 years of experience · September 26, 2026

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How much does a Nigeria visa cost for citizens of the United States?

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Can I travel to Nigeria without a visa on a United States passport?

No: citizens of the United States need a visa. But you can get it quickly and at a low price — online with us, from $29, with no embassy visit.

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Nigeria visa rules at a glance

  • With a United States passport you can visit 112 countries visa-free, 32 with a visa on arrival and 35 with an e-visa; 19 more require an embassy visa.
  • By the number of visa-free destinations, the United States passport ranks 39th of 199.
  • United States passport: visa-free access to 112 countries; Nigeria passport: 26.
  • Citizens of the United States and Nigeria can travel together visa-free to 10 countries, for example: Haiti, Dominica, Barbados, Cape Verde, Senegal, Kiribati, Micronesia, Fiji, Vanuatu, and Seychelles.
  • A language both countries share: English.
  • Citizens of Nigeria, in turn, need an embassy visa to travel to the United States. United States visa for citizens of Nigeria

Travelling to Nigeria: good to know

  • Washington, D.C. — Abuja: about 8,910 km in a straight line; a direct flight takes roughly 11.5 hours.
  • Time difference with your country’s capital: +10 hours.
  • Local time: Washington, D.C. 12:00 — Abuja 22:00.
  • Local currency: Nigerian Naira.
  • Languages: English.
  • Exchange rate: $1.00 ≈ NGN 1,329.
  • Nigeria is the 100th closest of 197 destinations open to citizens of the United States.
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Neighbouring countries and their visa rules for citizens of the United States:

How citizens of neighbouring countries travel to Nigeria

Visa rules for Nigeria for citizens of countries bordering the United States:

Official portal: evisa.immigration.gov.ng

How to get a Nigeria visa

  1. 1Passport photo
  2. 2Face photo
  3. 3Payment
  4. 4Manager and visa

What documents do you need for a Nigeria visa?

Frequently asked questions

How long is the flight: Washington, D.C. — Abuja?

About 11.5 hours on a direct flight: the capitals are roughly 8,910 km apart. With a connection it takes longer.

What is the time difference with Nigeria?

Time difference with your country’s capital: +10 hours.

Do citizens of Nigeria need a visa for the United States?

Citizens of Nigeria, in turn, need an embassy visa to travel to the United States.

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