Nigeria visa requirements for Egyptians

Travel and visa requirements

Nigerian Visa is not required for Egyptians

Stay Duration: 180 days

Entry Requirements

  • Egypt citizens visiting Nigeria are granted visa on arrival through a pre-visa application for a stay of up to 180 days.
  • Citizens are required to obtain an approval letter on arrival before proceeding to Nigeria.
  • The application should not exceed the validity of On Arrival Approval of 14 days before travelling to the country.
  • Visitors are expected to leave at least a blank page on their passports to obtain visa stamps.
  • Amendment pages at the back of the passport are not suitable for Nigeria visas.
  • Evidence of sufficient funds to support stay in Nigeria with a recent bank statement must be provided.
  • The estimated flight time from Cairo, Egypt to Nigeria is 4 hours, 34 minutes.
  • Nigeria uses the West Africa Standard Time zone (GMT+1) hence, Egypt is 1 hour ahead of Nigeria
  • A child (under 16) who is not travelling with both parents or a legal guardian must provide a notarized letter of consent signed by the non-accompanying parent(s) or guardian.
  • Visitors must provide proof of travel arrangements including a computer-generated flight itinerary from the airline or travel agency or copy of airline tickets showing round trip travel to Nigeria and onward flight.
  • There are no currency restrictions on entry and exit.
  • Visitors are required to present a proof of Polio and Yellow Fever vaccination.
  • Visitors cannot depart the country without presenting entry stamps to the immigration authorities.
  •  Transportation within Nigeria can be made through buses, minivans, taxis, rickshaws, trains, and ferries.
  • Nigeria has a varied landscape. The far south is defined by its tropical rain-forest climate. Coastal plains are found in both the southwest and the southeast. The Eastern part and a little portion of the North is made up of freshwater swamp and rain-forest while the rest of the North is made up of desert lands.
  • Nigeria has a tropical climate with two seasons. A wet season from April through October and a dry season from November through March with June being the month with the highest amount of rainfall and degree of humidity.
  • Nigeria is the most populous country in Africa and the seventh most populous country in the world.
  • The country is viewed as a multinational state, as it is inhabited by 250 ethnic groups, of which the four largest are the Fulani, Hausa, Igbo, and Yoruba.
  • The official language of Nigeria is Nigerian English.
  • Nigeria also has a wide array of unexploited mineral resources which include natural gas, coal, bauxite, tantalite, gold, tin, iron ore, limestone, niobium, lead, and zinc.
  • Nigeria is a religiously diverse society, with Christianity and Islam being the most widely professed religions.
  • Tourism in Nigeria centres largely on events, due to the country's ample amount of ethnic groups, but also includes rain forests, savannah, waterfalls and other natural attractions.
  • Places of interest may include the Tafawa Balewa Square(Lagos), Yankari Games Reserve (Bauchi), Obudu Cattle Ranch(Crossriver), The Nike Art Gallery, Freedom Park Lagos and the Cathedral Church of Christ, Lagos.

Frequently Asked Questions


Is Nigeria a safe place for tourism?

Nigeria is as safe as most other countries in the world. Foreigners can walk on the streets without fear of abduction, and with the basic travel alertness and safety precautions, you can let down your guard and explore the wonders of the country. 


Are there mosquitoes in Nigeria?

There are mosquitoes in most part of Nigeria. It is highly recommendable that you purchase mosquito nets and repellents.


What is the capital of Nigeria?

Abuja is the capital city of Nigeria located in the centre of the country within the Federal Capital Territory (FCT). It is a planned city and was built mainly in the 1980s, replacing the country's most populous city of Lagos as the capital on 12 December 1991.


What currency is used is Nigeria?

The Nigerian naira is the currency of Nigeria.


I want to know how i can apply for nigeria visa from egypt?
hassan elgaml

2 years ago

I want get visa to Nigeria from Egypt to marry there